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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.16, 3,077.52 and 1,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.16, 3,077.52 and 1,117.70 is: 1,672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.16 : 3,077.52 = 1,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.16/3,077.52 = 1,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.16x = 3,077.52 × 1,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.16x = 3,439,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,744.10/2,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.90

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