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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.36, 4,351.48 and 2,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.36, 4,351.48 and 2,034.88 is: 2,807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.36 : 4,351.48 = 2,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.36/4,351.48 = 2,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.36x = 4,351.48 × 2,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.36x = 8,854,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,854,739.62/3,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.14

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