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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.54, 2,837.57 and 1,310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.54, 2,837.57 and 1,310.49 is: 1,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.54 : 2,837.57 = 1,310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.54/2,837.57 = 1,310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.54x = 2,837.57 × 1,310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.54x = 3,718,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,611.20/2,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.07

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