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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.61, 2,834.66 and 1,559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.61, 2,834.66 and 1,559.09 is: 2,148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.61 : 2,834.66 = 1,559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.61/2,834.66 = 1,559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.61x = 2,834.66 × 1,559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.61x = 4,419,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,490.06/2,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.92

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