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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.39, 2,834.60 and 1,557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.39, 2,834.60 and 1,557.02 is: 2,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.39 : 2,834.60 = 1,557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.39/2,834.60 = 1,557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.39x = 2,834.60 × 1,557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.39x = 4,413,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,528.19/2,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.25

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