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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.55, 2,855.05 and 1,712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.55, 2,855.05 and 1,712.95 is: 2,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.55 : 2,855.05 = 1,712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.55/2,855.05 = 1,712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.55x = 2,855.05 × 1,712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.55x = 4,890,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,546.48/1,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.47

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