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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.54, 3,083.34 and 1,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.54, 3,083.34 and 1,277.82 is: 1,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.54 : 3,083.34 = 1,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.54/3,083.34 = 1,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.54x = 3,083.34 × 1,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.54x = 3,939,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,953.52/2,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.75

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