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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.48, 2,834.94 and 1,346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.48, 2,834.94 and 1,346.55 is: 1,857.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.48 : 2,834.94 = 1,346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.48/2,834.94 = 1,346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.48x = 2,834.94 × 1,346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.48x = 3,817,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,388.46/2,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.18

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