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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.64, 2,834.35 and 1,214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.64, 2,834.35 and 1,214.54 is: 1,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.64 : 2,834.35 = 1,214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.64/2,834.35 = 1,214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.64x = 2,834.35 × 1,214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.64x = 3,442,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,431.45/2,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.26

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