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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.66, 2,838.88 and 1,309.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.66, 2,838.88 and 1,309.95 is: 1,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.66 : 2,838.88 = 1,309.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.66/2,838.88 = 1,309.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.66x = 2,838.88 × 1,309.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.66x = 3,718,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,790.86/2,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.05

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