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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.04, 2,833.74 and 1,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.04, 2,833.74 and 1,306.68 is: 1,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.04 : 2,833.74 = 1,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.04/2,833.74 = 1,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.04x = 2,833.74 × 1,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.04x = 3,702,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,791.38/2,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.69

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