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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.15, 2,833.70 and 1,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.15, 2,833.70 and 1,214.44 is: 1,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.15 : 2,833.70 = 1,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.15/2,833.70 = 1,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.15x = 2,833.70 × 1,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.15x = 3,441,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,358.63/2,054.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.32

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