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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.82, 2,790.10 and 1,125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.82, 2,790.10 and 1,125.55 is: 1,553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.82 : 2,790.10 = 1,125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.82/2,790.10 = 1,125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.82x = 2,790.10 × 1,125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.82x = 3,140,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,401.95/2,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.26

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