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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.16, 2,834.88 and 1,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.16, 2,834.88 and 1,122.72 is: 1,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.16 : 2,834.88 = 1,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.16/2,834.88 = 1,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.16x = 2,834.88 × 1,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.16x = 3,182,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,776.47/2,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.43

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