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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.71, 2,837.85 and 1,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.71, 2,837.85 and 1,497.66 is: 2,068.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.71 : 2,837.85 = 1,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.71/2,837.85 = 1,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.71x = 2,837.85 × 1,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.71x = 4,250,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,141.53/2,054.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.49

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