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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.95, 2,832.98 and 1,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.95, 2,832.98 and 1,121.45 is: 1,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.95 : 2,832.98 = 1,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.95/2,832.98 = 1,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.95x = 2,832.98 × 1,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.95x = 3,177,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,025.65/2,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.55

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