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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.07, 2,836.69 and 1,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.07, 2,836.69 and 1,171.25 is: 1,615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.07 : 2,836.69 = 1,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.07/2,836.69 = 1,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.07x = 2,836.69 × 1,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.07x = 3,322,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,477.33/2,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.93

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