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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.94, 2,835.59 and 1,158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.94, 2,835.59 and 1,158.51 is: 1,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.94 : 2,835.59 = 1,158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.94/2,835.59 = 1,158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.94x = 2,835.59 × 1,158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.94x = 3,285,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,059.37/2,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.62

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