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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.89, 2,835.05 and 1,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.89, 2,835.05 and 1,170.06 is: 1,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.89 : 2,835.05 = 1,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.89/2,835.05 = 1,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.89x = 2,835.05 × 1,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.89x = 3,317,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,178.60/2,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.29

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