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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.18, 3,074.58 and 1,784.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.18, 3,074.58 and 1,784.46 is: 2,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.18 : 3,074.58 = 1,784.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.18/3,074.58 = 1,784.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.18x = 3,074.58 × 1,784.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.18x = 5,486,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,465.03/2,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.58

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