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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.29, 2,834.94 and 1,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.29, 2,834.94 and 1,170.10 is: 1,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.29 : 2,834.94 = 1,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.29/2,834.94 = 1,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.29x = 2,834.94 × 1,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.29x = 3,317,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,163.29/2,054.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.75

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