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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.54, 2,834.97 and 1,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.54, 2,834.97 and 1,170.20 is: 1,614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.54 : 2,834.97 = 1,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.54/2,834.97 = 1,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.54x = 2,834.97 × 1,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.54x = 3,317,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,481.89/2,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.71

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