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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.59, 2,836.62 and 1,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.59, 2,836.62 and 1,348.83 is: 1,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.59 : 2,836.62 = 1,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.59/2,836.62 = 1,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.59x = 2,836.62 × 1,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.59x = 3,826,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,118.15/2,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.42

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