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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.07, 2,837.54 and 1,259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.07, 2,837.54 and 1,259.39 is: 1,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.07 : 2,837.54 = 1,259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.07/2,837.54 = 1,259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.07x = 2,837.54 × 1,259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.07x = 3,573,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,569.50/2,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.06

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