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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.27, 2,836.22 and 1,171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.27, 2,836.22 and 1,171.03 is: 1,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.27 : 2,836.22 = 1,171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.27/2,836.22 = 1,171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.27x = 2,836.22 × 1,171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.27x = 3,321,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,299.06/2,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.99

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