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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.51, 2,835.91 and 1,215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.51, 2,835.91 and 1,215.95 is: 1,677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.51 : 2,835.91 = 1,215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.51/2,835.91 = 1,215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.51x = 2,835.91 × 1,215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.51x = 3,448,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,312.10/2,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.59

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