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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.33, 2,837.97 and 1,347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.33, 2,837.97 and 1,347.66 is: 1,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.33 : 2,837.97 = 1,347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.33/2,837.97 = 1,347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.33x = 2,837.97 × 1,347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.33x = 3,824,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,618.65/2,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.83

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