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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.61, 2,829.62 and 1,793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.61, 2,829.62 and 1,793.17 is: 2,468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.61 : 2,829.62 = 1,793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.61/2,829.62 = 1,793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.61x = 2,829.62 × 1,793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.61x = 5,073,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,987.63/2,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.36

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