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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.08, 3,082.89 and 1,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.08, 3,082.89 and 1,748.08 is: 2,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.08 : 3,082.89 = 1,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.08/3,082.89 = 1,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.08x = 3,082.89 × 1,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.08x = 5,389,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,138.35/2,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.07

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