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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.81, 2,834.78 and 1,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.81, 2,834.78 and 1,346.82 is: 1,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.81 : 2,834.78 = 1,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.81/2,834.78 = 1,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.81x = 2,834.78 × 1,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.81x = 3,817,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,931.67/2,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.05

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