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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.96, 3,083.93 and 1,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.96, 3,083.93 and 1,747.08 is: 2,620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.96 : 3,083.93 = 1,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.96/3,083.93 = 1,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.96x = 3,083.93 × 1,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.96x = 5,387,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,872.42/2,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.61

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