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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.22, 2,837.38 and 1,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.22, 2,837.38 and 1,171.99 is: 1,617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.22 : 2,837.38 = 1,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.22/2,837.38 = 1,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.22x = 2,837.38 × 1,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.22x = 3,325,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,380.99/2,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.23

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