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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.79, 2,834.46 and 1,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.79, 2,834.46 and 1,268.28 is: 1,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.79 : 2,834.46 = 1,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.79/2,834.46 = 1,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.79x = 2,834.46 × 1,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.79x = 3,594,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,888.93/2,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.52

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