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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.55, 3,079.14 and 1,431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.55, 3,079.14 and 1,431.58 is: 2,144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.55 : 3,079.14 = 1,431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.55/3,079.14 = 1,431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.55x = 3,079.14 × 1,431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.55x = 4,408,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,035.24/2,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.46

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