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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.54, 4,874.74 and 2,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.54, 4,874.74 and 2,001.32 is: 2,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.54 : 4,874.74 = 2,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.54/4,874.74 = 2,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.54x = 4,874.74 × 2,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.54x = 9,755,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,914.66/3,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.63

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