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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.44, 2,836.52 and 1,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.44, 2,836.52 and 1,171.23 is: 1,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.44 : 2,836.52 = 1,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.44/2,836.52 = 1,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.44x = 2,836.52 × 1,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.44x = 3,322,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,205.22/2,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.30

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