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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.32, 2,835.83 and 1,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.32, 2,835.83 and 1,391.93 is: 1,920.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.32 : 2,835.83 = 1,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.32/2,835.83 = 1,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.32x = 2,835.83 × 1,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.32x = 3,947,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,266.15/2,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.52

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