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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.82, 2,846.86 and 1,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.82, 2,846.86 and 1,354.70 is: 1,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.82 : 2,846.86 = 1,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.82/2,846.86 = 1,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.82x = 2,846.86 × 1,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.82x = 3,856,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,641.24/2,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.60

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