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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.54, 2,832.48 and 1,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.54, 2,832.48 and 1,121.04 is: 1,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.54 : 2,832.48 = 1,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.54/2,832.48 = 1,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.54x = 2,832.48 × 1,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.54x = 3,175,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,323.38/2,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.02

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