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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.16, 2,835.98 and 1,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.16, 2,835.98 and 1,170.80 is: 1,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.16 : 2,835.98 = 1,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.16/2,835.98 = 1,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.16x = 2,835.98 × 1,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.16x = 3,320,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,359.53/2,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.62

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