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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.90, 3,071.34 and 1,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.90, 3,071.34 and 1,646.04 is: 2,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.90 : 3,071.34 = 1,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.90/3,071.34 = 1,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.90x = 3,071.34 × 1,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.90x = 5,055,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,548.49/2,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.04

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