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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.15, 2,837.75 and 1,171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.15, 2,837.75 and 1,171.95 is: 1,617.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.15 : 2,837.75 = 1,171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.15/2,837.75 = 1,171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.15x = 2,837.75 × 1,171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.15x = 3,325,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,701.11/2,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.44

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