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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.77, 3,082.56 and 1,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.77, 3,082.56 and 1,494.55 is: 2,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.77 : 3,082.56 = 1,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.77/3,082.56 = 1,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.77x = 3,082.56 × 1,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.77x = 4,607,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,038.30/2,054.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.12

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