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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.44, 3,083.70 and 1,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.44, 3,083.70 and 1,224.36 is: 1,835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.44 : 3,083.70 = 1,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.44/3,083.70 = 1,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.44x = 3,083.70 × 1,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.44x = 3,775,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,558.93/2,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.97

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