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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.07, 2,834.61 and 1,268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.07, 2,834.61 and 1,268.57 is: 1,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.07 : 2,834.61 = 1,268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.07/2,834.61 = 1,268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.07x = 2,834.61 × 1,268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.07x = 3,595,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,901.21/2,054.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.62

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