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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.44, 2,832.90 and 1,488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.44, 2,832.90 and 1,488.26 is: 2,051.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.44 : 2,832.90 = 1,488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.44/2,832.90 = 1,488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.44x = 2,832.90 × 1,488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.44x = 4,216,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,077.59/2,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.19

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