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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.72, 4,350.42 and 1,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.72, 4,350.42 and 1,974.54 is: 2,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.72 : 4,350.42 = 1,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.72/4,350.42 = 1,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.72x = 4,350.42 × 1,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.72x = 8,590,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,078.31/3,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.79

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