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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.39, 3,920.60 and 1,054.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.39, 3,920.60 and 1,054.00 is: 1,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.39 : 3,920.60 = 1,054.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.39/3,920.60 = 1,054.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.39x = 3,920.60 × 1,054.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.39x = 4,132,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,297.88/2,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.60

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