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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.73, 2,834.14 and 1,122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.73, 2,834.14 and 1,122.23 is: 1,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.73 : 2,834.14 = 1,122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.73/2,834.14 = 1,122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.73x = 2,834.14 × 1,122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.73x = 3,180,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,556.93/2,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.67

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