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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.12, 2,834.72 and 1,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.12, 2,834.72 and 1,170.14 is: 1,614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.12 : 2,834.72 = 1,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.12/2,834.72 = 1,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.12x = 2,834.72 × 1,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.12x = 3,316,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,999.24/2,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.81

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