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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.59, 3,082.67 and 822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.59, 3,082.67 and 822.68 is: 1,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.59 : 3,082.67 = 822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.59/3,082.67 = 822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.59x = 3,082.67 × 822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.59x = 2,536,050.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,050.96/2,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.73

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