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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.98, 2,837.63 and 1,310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.98, 2,837.63 and 1,310.18 is: 1,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.98 : 2,837.63 = 1,310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.98/2,837.63 = 1,310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.98x = 2,837.63 × 1,310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.98x = 3,717,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,795.16/2,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.28

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