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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.12, 2,835.88 and 1,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.12, 2,835.88 and 1,170.91 is: 1,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.12 : 2,835.88 = 1,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.12/2,835.88 = 1,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.12x = 2,835.88 × 1,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.12x = 3,320,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,560.25/2,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.75

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