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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.13, 2,834.72 and 1,122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.13, 2,834.72 and 1,122.63 is: 1,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.13 : 2,834.72 = 1,122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.13/2,834.72 = 1,122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.13x = 2,834.72 × 1,122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.13x = 3,182,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,321.93/2,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.23

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