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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.74, 6,051.54 and 1,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.74, 6,051.54 and 1,954.74 is: 2,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.74 : 6,051.54 = 1,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.74/6,051.54 = 1,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.74x = 6,051.54 × 1,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.74x = 11,829,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,829,187.30/4,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.56

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