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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.43, 2,814.93 and 1,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.43, 2,814.93 and 1,254.18 is: 1,731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.43 : 2,814.93 = 1,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.43/2,814.93 = 1,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.43x = 2,814.93 × 1,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.43x = 3,530,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,428.91/2,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.09

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