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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.11, 2,835.26 and 1,308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.11, 2,835.26 and 1,308.94 is: 1,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.11 : 2,835.26 = 1,308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.11/2,835.26 = 1,308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.11x = 2,835.26 × 1,308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.11x = 3,711,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,185.22/2,055.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.83

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