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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.33, 2,835.08 and 1,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.33, 2,835.08 and 1,170.41 is: 1,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.33 : 2,835.08 = 1,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.33/2,835.08 = 1,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.33x = 2,835.08 × 1,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.33x = 3,318,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,194.73/2,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.22

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