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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.90, 2,878.47 and 1,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.90, 2,878.47 and 1,154.34 is: 1,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.90 : 2,878.47 = 1,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.90/2,878.47 = 1,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.90x = 2,878.47 × 1,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.90x = 3,322,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,733.06/2,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.95

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