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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.60, 2,836.26 and 1,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.60, 2,836.26 and 1,171.26 is: 1,616.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.60 : 2,836.26 = 1,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.60/2,836.26 = 1,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.60x = 2,836.26 × 1,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.60x = 3,321,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,997.89/2,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.07

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