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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.33, 2,834.77 and 1,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.33, 2,834.77 and 1,215.02 is: 1,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.33 : 2,834.77 = 1,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.33/2,834.77 = 1,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.33x = 2,834.77 × 1,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.33x = 3,444,288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,288.07/2,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.60

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