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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.84, 4,517.85 and 2,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.84, 4,517.85 and 2,154.34 is: 2,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.84 : 4,517.85 = 2,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.84/4,517.85 = 2,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.84x = 4,517.85 × 2,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.84x = 9,732,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,984.97/3,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.05

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