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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.37, 2,834.80 and 1,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.37, 2,834.80 and 1,215.10 is: 1,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.37 : 2,834.80 = 1,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.37/2,834.80 = 1,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.37x = 2,834.80 × 1,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.37x = 3,444,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,565.48/2,054.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.70

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