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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.56, 3,054.60 and 1,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.56, 3,054.60 and 1,170.96 is: 1,754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.56 : 3,054.60 = 1,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.56/3,054.60 = 1,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.56x = 3,054.60 × 1,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.56x = 3,576,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,814.42/2,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.58

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