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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.52, 2,835.19 and 1,203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.52, 2,835.19 and 1,203.98 is: 1,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.52 : 2,835.19 = 1,203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.52/2,835.19 = 1,203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.52x = 2,835.19 × 1,203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.52x = 3,413,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,497.88/2,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.46

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