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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.57, 2,836.80 and 1,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.57, 2,836.80 and 1,171.36 is: 1,616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.57 : 2,836.80 = 1,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.57/2,836.80 = 1,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.57x = 2,836.80 × 1,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.57x = 3,322,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,914.05/2,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.54

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