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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.55, 2,819.56 and 1,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.55, 2,819.56 and 1,382.16 is: 1,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.55 : 2,819.56 = 1,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.55/2,819.56 = 1,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.55x = 2,819.56 × 1,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.55x = 3,897,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,092.76/2,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.15

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