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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.71, 3,083.57 and 1,746.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.71, 3,083.57 and 1,746.83 is: 2,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.71 : 3,083.57 = 1,746.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.71/3,083.57 = 1,746.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.71x = 3,083.57 × 1,746.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.71x = 5,386,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386,448.43/2,055.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.24

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