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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.66, 2,830.00 and 1,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.66, 2,830.00 and 1,154.70 is: 1,593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.66 : 2,830.00 = 1,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.66/2,830.00 = 1,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.66x = 2,830.00 × 1,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.66x = 3,267,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,808.73/2,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.54

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