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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.12, 2,835.84 and 1,215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.12, 2,835.84 and 1,215.85 is: 1,677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.12 : 2,835.84 = 1,215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.12/2,835.84 = 1,215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.12x = 2,835.84 × 1,215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.12x = 3,447,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,956.06/2,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.74

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