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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.69, 2,836.76 and 1,171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.69, 2,836.76 and 1,171.46 is: 1,616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.69 : 2,836.76 = 1,171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.69/2,836.76 = 1,171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.69x = 2,836.76 × 1,171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.69x = 3,323,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,152.10/2,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.56

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