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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.93, 2,837.13 and 1,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.93, 2,837.13 and 1,171.68 is: 1,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.93 : 2,837.13 = 1,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.93/2,837.13 = 1,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.93x = 2,837.13 × 1,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.93x = 3,324,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,208.48/2,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.89

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