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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.54, 2,845.52 and 1,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.54, 2,845.52 and 1,897.09 is: 2,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.54 : 2,845.52 = 1,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.54/2,845.52 = 1,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.54x = 2,845.52 × 1,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.54x = 5,398,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,207.54/2,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.99

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