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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.36, 2,837.44 and 1,426.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.36, 2,837.44 and 1,426.98 is: 1,969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.36 : 2,837.44 = 1,426.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.36/2,837.44 = 1,426.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.36x = 2,837.44 × 1,426.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.36x = 4,048,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,970.13/2,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.96

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