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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.98, 3,085.77 and 1,083.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.98, 3,085.77 and 1,083.15 is: 1,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.98 : 3,085.77 = 1,083.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.98/3,085.77 = 1,083.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.98x = 3,085.77 × 1,083.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.98x = 3,342,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,351.78/2,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.88

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