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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.59, 3,076.05 and 1,506.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.59, 3,076.05 and 1,506.41 is: 2,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.59 : 3,076.05 = 1,506.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.59/3,076.05 = 1,506.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.59x = 3,076.05 × 1,506.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.59x = 4,633,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,792.48/2,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.24

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