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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.20, 2,834.73 and 1,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.20, 2,834.73 and 1,170.22 is: 1,614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.20 : 2,834.73 = 1,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.20/2,834.73 = 1,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.20x = 2,834.73 × 1,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.20x = 3,317,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,257.74/2,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.87

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