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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.52, 4,884.22 and 2,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.52, 4,884.22 and 2,023.74 is: 3,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.52 : 4,884.22 = 2,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.52/4,884.22 = 2,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.52x = 4,884.22 × 2,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.52x = 9,884,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,884,391.38/3,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.13

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