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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.02, 3,083.21 and 1,190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.02, 3,083.21 and 1,190.94 is: 1,785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.02 : 3,083.21 = 1,190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.02/3,083.21 = 1,190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.02x = 3,083.21 × 1,190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.02x = 3,671,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,918.12/2,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.94

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