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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.71, 3,085.06 and 1,747.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.71, 3,085.06 and 1,747.83 is: 2,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.71 : 3,085.06 = 1,747.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.71/3,085.06 = 1,747.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.71x = 3,085.06 × 1,747.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.71x = 5,392,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,160.42/2,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.74

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