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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.03, 3,081.62 and 1,275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.03, 3,081.62 and 1,275.00 is: 1,911.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.03 : 3,081.62 = 1,275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.03/3,081.62 = 1,275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.03x = 3,081.62 × 1,275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.03x = 3,929,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,049.96/2,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.92

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