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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.93, 2,834.72 and 1,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.93, 2,834.72 and 1,169.82 is: 1,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.93 : 2,834.72 = 1,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.93/2,834.72 = 1,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.93x = 2,834.72 × 1,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.93x = 3,316,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,100.06/2,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.51

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