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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.06, 4,489.54 and 2,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.06, 4,489.54 and 2,075.51 is: 2,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.06 : 4,489.54 = 2,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.06/4,489.54 = 2,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.06x = 4,489.54 × 2,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.06x = 9,318,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318,057.53/3,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.52

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