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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.16, 2,834.06 and 1,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.16, 2,834.06 and 1,215.14 is: 1,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.16 : 2,834.06 = 1,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.16/2,834.06 = 1,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.16x = 2,834.06 × 1,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.16x = 3,443,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,759.42/2,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.48

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