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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.58, 3,083.37 and 1,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.58, 3,083.37 and 1,689.26 is: 2,533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.58 : 3,083.37 = 1,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.58/3,083.37 = 1,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.58x = 3,083.37 × 1,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.58x = 5,208,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,591.85/2,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.88

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