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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.24, 2,835 and 1,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.24, 2,835 and 1,718.28 is: 2,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.24 : 2,835 = 1,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.24/2,835 = 1,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.24x = 2,835 × 1,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.24x = 4,871,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,323.80/2,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.20

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