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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.56, 2,833.86 and 1,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.56, 2,833.86 and 1,122 is: 1,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.56 : 2,833.86 = 1,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.56/2,833.86 = 1,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.56x = 2,833.86 × 1,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.56x = 3,179,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,590.92/2,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.33

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