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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.96, 3,084.70 and 1,234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.96, 3,084.70 and 1,234.82 is: 1,852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.96 : 3,084.70 = 1,234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.96/3,084.70 = 1,234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.96x = 3,084.70 × 1,234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.96x = 3,809,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,049.25/2,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.69

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