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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.90, 3,077.37 and 1,469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.90, 3,077.37 and 1,469.01 is: 2,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.90 : 3,077.37 = 1,469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.90/3,077.37 = 1,469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.90x = 3,077.37 × 1,469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.90x = 4,520,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,687.30/2,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.88

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