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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.23, 3,084.44 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.23, 3,084.44 and 575.55 is: 863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.23 : 3,084.44 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.23/3,084.44 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.23x = 3,084.44 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.23x = 1,775,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,249.44/2,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.35

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