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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.57, 3,084.70 and 1,506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.57, 3,084.70 and 1,506.07 is: 2,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.57 : 3,084.70 = 1,506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.57/3,084.70 = 1,506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.57x = 3,084.70 × 1,506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.57x = 4,645,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,774.13/2,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.09

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