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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.16, 3,054.48 and 1,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.16, 3,054.48 and 1,170.48 is: 1,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.16 : 3,054.48 = 1,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.16/3,054.48 = 1,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.16x = 3,054.48 × 1,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.16x = 3,575,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,207.75/2,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.86

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