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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.28, 3,067.13 and 1,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.28, 3,067.13 and 1,780.96 is: 2,657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.28 : 3,067.13 = 1,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.28/3,067.13 = 1,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.28x = 3,067.13 × 1,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.28x = 5,462,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,435.84/2,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.76

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