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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.06, 2,832.39 and 1,487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.06, 2,832.39 and 1,487.88 is: 2,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.06 : 2,832.39 = 1,487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.06/2,832.39 = 1,487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.06x = 2,832.39 × 1,487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.06x = 4,214,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,256.43/2,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.67

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