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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.45, 2,834.49 and 1,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.45, 2,834.49 and 1,215.44 is: 1,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.45 : 2,834.49 = 1,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.45/2,834.49 = 1,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.45x = 2,834.49 × 1,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.45x = 3,445,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,152.53/2,054.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.92

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