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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.32, 2,834.94 and 1,122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.32, 2,834.94 and 1,122.82 is: 1,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.32 : 2,834.94 = 1,122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.32/2,834.94 = 1,122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.32x = 2,834.94 × 1,122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.32x = 3,183,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,127.33/2,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.48

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