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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.85, 3,086.44 and 1,765.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.85, 3,086.44 and 1,765.23 is: 2,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.85 : 3,086.44 = 1,765.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.85/3,086.44 = 1,765.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.85x = 3,086.44 × 1,765.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.85x = 5,448,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448,260.49/2,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.13

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