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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.72, 2,832.84 and 1,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.72, 2,832.84 and 1,121.28 is: 1,547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.72 : 2,832.84 = 1,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.72/2,832.84 = 1,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.72x = 2,832.84 × 1,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.72x = 3,176,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,406.84/2,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.41

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