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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.58, 2,835.14 and 1,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.58, 2,835.14 and 1,268.48 is: 1,750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.58 : 2,835.14 = 1,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.58/2,835.14 = 1,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.58x = 2,835.14 × 1,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.58x = 3,596,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,318.39/2,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.39

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