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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.74, 2,835.01 and 1,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.74, 2,835.01 and 1,308.92 is: 1,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.74 : 2,835.01 = 1,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.74/2,835.01 = 1,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.74x = 2,835.01 × 1,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.74x = 3,710,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,801.29/2,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.09

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