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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.06, 4,351.35 and 1,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.06, 4,351.35 and 1,974.34 is: 2,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.06 : 4,351.35 = 1,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.06/4,351.35 = 1,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.06x = 4,351.35 × 1,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.06x = 8,591,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,044.36/3,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.80

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