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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.52, 4,901.96 and 2,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.52, 4,901.96 and 2,154 is: 2,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.52 : 4,901.96 = 2,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.52/4,901.96 = 2,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.52x = 4,901.96 × 2,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.52x = 10,558,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,558,821.84/3,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.04

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