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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.95, 2,835.11 and 1,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.95, 2,835.11 and 1,170.53 is: 1,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.95 : 2,835.11 = 1,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.95/2,835.11 = 1,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.95x = 2,835.11 × 1,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.95x = 3,318,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,575.46/2,054.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.92

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