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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.75, 2,835.56 and 1,123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.75, 2,835.56 and 1,123.25 is: 1,550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.75 : 2,835.56 = 1,123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.75/2,835.56 = 1,123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.75x = 2,835.56 × 1,123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.75x = 3,185,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,037.15/2,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.09

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