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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.26, 3,115.26 and 1,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.26, 3,115.26 and 1,154.25 is: 1,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.26 : 3,115.26 = 1,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.26/3,115.26 = 1,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.26x = 3,115.26 × 1,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.26x = 3,595,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,788.86/2,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.19

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