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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.02, 3,085.36 and 1,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.02, 3,085.36 and 1,132.02 is: 1,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.02 : 3,085.36 = 1,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.02/3,085.36 = 1,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.02x = 3,085.36 × 1,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.02x = 3,492,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,686.40/2,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.59

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