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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.62, 2,835.71 and 1,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.62, 2,835.71 and 1,215.60 is: 1,677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.62 : 2,835.71 = 1,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.62/2,835.71 = 1,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.62x = 2,835.71 × 1,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.62x = 3,447,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,089.08/2,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.73

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