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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.46, 2,831.84 and 1,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.46, 2,831.84 and 1,391.08 is: 1,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.46 : 2,831.84 = 1,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.46/2,831.84 = 1,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.46x = 2,831.84 × 1,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.46x = 3,939,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,315.99/2,054.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.45

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