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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.98, 2,833.95 and 1,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.98, 2,833.95 and 1,635.50 is: 2,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.98 : 2,833.95 = 1,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.98/2,833.95 = 1,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.98x = 2,833.95 × 1,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.98x = 4,634,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,925.23/2,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.36

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