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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.20, 3,083.67 and 1,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.20, 3,083.67 and 1,362.11 is: 2,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.20 : 3,083.67 = 1,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.20/3,083.67 = 1,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.20x = 3,083.67 × 1,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.20x = 4,200,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,282.33/2,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.74

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