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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.46, 2,834.10 and 1,307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.46, 2,834.10 and 1,307.75 is: 1,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.46 : 2,834.10 = 1,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.46/2,834.10 = 1,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.46x = 2,834.10 × 1,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.46x = 3,706,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,273.57/2,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.89

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