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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.51, 4,377.96 and 2,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.51, 4,377.96 and 2,054.28 is: 2,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.51 : 4,377.96 = 2,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.51/4,377.96 = 2,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.51x = 4,377.96 × 2,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.51x = 8,993,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993,572.09/3,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.06

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