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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.13, 2,831.94 and 1,120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.13, 2,831.94 and 1,120.63 is: 1,546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.13 : 2,831.94 = 1,120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.13/2,831.94 = 1,120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.13x = 2,831.94 × 1,120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.13x = 3,173,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,556.92/2,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.47

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