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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.52, 2,835.27 and 1,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.52, 2,835.27 and 1,170.27 is: 1,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.52 : 2,835.27 = 1,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.52/2,835.27 = 1,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.52x = 2,835.27 × 1,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.52x = 3,318,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,031.42/2,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.99

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