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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.63, 3,083.45 and 885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.63, 3,083.45 and 885.54 is: 1,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.63 : 3,083.45 = 885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.63/3,083.45 = 885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.63x = 3,083.45 × 885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.63x = 2,730,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,513.89/2,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.31

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