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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.21, 2,835.49 and 1,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.21, 2,835.49 and 1,170.38 is: 1,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.21 : 2,835.49 = 1,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.21/2,835.49 = 1,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.21x = 2,835.49 × 1,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.21x = 3,318,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,609.34/2,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.73

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