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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.32, 2,835.54 and 1,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.32, 2,835.54 and 1,427.49 is: 1,968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.32 : 2,835.54 = 1,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.32/2,835.54 = 1,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.32x = 2,835.54 × 1,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.32x = 4,047,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,704.99/2,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.42

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