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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.61, 3,082.79 and 1,726.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.61, 3,082.79 and 1,726.65 is: 2,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.61 : 3,082.79 = 1,726.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.61/3,082.79 = 1,726.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.61x = 3,082.79 × 1,726.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.61x = 5,322,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,903.67/2,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.45

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