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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.42, 2,832.26 and 1,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.42, 2,832.26 and 1,120.92 is: 1,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.42 : 2,832.26 = 1,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.42/2,832.26 = 1,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.42x = 2,832.26 × 1,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.42x = 3,174,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,731.27/2,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.82

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