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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.51, 4,462.95 and 2,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.51, 4,462.95 and 2,054.34 is: 2,835.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.51 : 4,462.95 = 2,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.51/4,462.95 = 2,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.51x = 4,462.95 × 2,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.51x = 9,168,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168,416.70/3,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.44

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