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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.40, 2,836.80 and 1,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.40, 2,836.80 and 1,358.88 is: 1,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.40 : 2,836.80 = 1,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.40/2,836.80 = 1,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.40x = 2,836.80 × 1,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.40x = 3,854,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,870.78/2,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.40

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