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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.65, 2,837.33 and 1,269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.65, 2,837.33 and 1,269.23 is: 1,751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.65 : 2,837.33 = 1,269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.65/2,837.33 = 1,269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.65x = 2,837.33 × 1,269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.65x = 3,601,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,225.10/2,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.87

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