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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.13, 2,835.62 and 1,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.13, 2,835.62 and 1,581.86 is: 2,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.13 : 2,835.62 = 1,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.13/2,835.62 = 1,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.13x = 2,835.62 × 1,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.13x = 4,485,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,531.77/2,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.66

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