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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.88, 3,081.66 and 1,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.88, 3,081.66 and 1,406.44 is: 2,108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.88 : 3,081.66 = 1,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.88/3,081.66 = 1,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.88x = 3,081.66 × 1,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.88x = 4,334,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,169.89/2,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.18

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