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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.03, 2,834.93 and 1,298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.03, 2,834.93 and 1,298.48 is: 1,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.03 : 2,834.93 = 1,298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.03/2,834.93 = 1,298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.03x = 2,834.93 × 1,298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.03x = 3,681,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,093.41/2,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.26

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