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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.89, 2,839.13 and 1,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.89, 2,839.13 and 1,780.10 is: 2,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.89 : 2,839.13 = 1,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.89/2,839.13 = 1,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.89x = 2,839.13 × 1,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.89x = 5,053,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,932.52/2,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.07

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