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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.30, 2,835.98 and 1,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.30, 2,835.98 and 1,269.60 is: 1,751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.30 : 2,835.98 = 1,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.30/2,835.98 = 1,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.30x = 2,835.98 × 1,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.30x = 3,600,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,560.21/2,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.84

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