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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.16, 3,094.96 and 1,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.16, 3,094.96 and 1,859.41 is: 2,801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.16 : 3,094.96 = 1,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.16/3,094.96 = 1,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.16x = 3,094.96 × 1,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.16x = 5,754,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,784.87/2,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.53

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