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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.66, 2,835.21 and 1,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.66, 2,835.21 and 1,819.86 is: 2,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.66 : 2,835.21 = 1,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.66/2,835.21 = 1,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.66x = 2,835.21 × 1,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.66x = 5,159,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,685.27/2,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.99

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