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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.07, 2,837.25 and 1,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.07, 2,837.25 and 1,171.86 is: 1,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.07 : 2,837.25 = 1,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.07/2,837.25 = 1,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.07x = 2,837.25 × 1,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.07x = 3,324,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,859.79/2,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.10

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