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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.08, 3,073.56 and 1,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.08, 3,073.56 and 1,232.92 is: 1,844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.08 : 3,073.56 = 1,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.08/3,073.56 = 1,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.08x = 3,073.56 × 1,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.08x = 3,789,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,453.60/2,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.84

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