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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.55, 2,834.24 and 1,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.55, 2,834.24 and 1,169.23 is: 1,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.55 : 2,834.24 = 1,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.55/2,834.24 = 1,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.55x = 2,834.24 × 1,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.55x = 3,313,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,878.44/2,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.73

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