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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.19, 2,836.26 and 1,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.19, 2,836.26 and 1,171.07 is: 1,616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.19 : 2,836.26 = 1,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.19/2,836.26 = 1,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.19x = 2,836.26 × 1,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.19x = 3,321,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,466.09/2,055.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.14

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