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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.01, 3,083.09 and 1,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.01, 3,083.09 and 1,275.98 is: 1,913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.01 : 3,083.09 = 1,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.01/3,083.09 = 1,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.01x = 3,083.09 × 1,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.01x = 3,933,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,939.38/2,056.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.39

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