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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.65, 2,795.31 and 1,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.65, 2,795.31 and 1,129.34 is: 1,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.65 : 2,795.31 = 1,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.65/2,795.31 = 1,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.65x = 2,795.31 × 1,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.65x = 3,156,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,855.40/2,025.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.44

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