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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.74, 2,832.80 and 1,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.74, 2,832.80 and 1,168.54 is: 1,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.74 : 2,832.80 = 1,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.74/2,832.80 = 1,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.74x = 2,832.80 × 1,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.74x = 3,310,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,243.03/2,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.60

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