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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.28, 2,832.12 and 1,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.28, 2,832.12 and 1,120.72 is: 1,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.28 : 2,832.12 = 1,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.28/2,832.12 = 1,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.28x = 2,832.12 × 1,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.28x = 3,174,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,013.53/2,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.58

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