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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.90, 2,835.66 and 1,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.90, 2,835.66 and 1,158.62 is: 1,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.90 : 2,835.66 = 1,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.90/2,835.66 = 1,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.90x = 2,835.66 × 1,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.90x = 3,285,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,452.39/2,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.84

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