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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055, 3,084.18 and 1,439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055, 3,084.18 and 1,439.94 is: 2,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055 : 3,084.18 = 1,439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055/3,084.18 = 1,439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055x = 3,084.18 × 1,439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055x = 4,441,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,034.15/2,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.09

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