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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.94, 2,835.82 and 1,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.94, 2,835.82 and 1,123.44 is: 1,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.94 : 2,835.82 = 1,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.94/2,835.82 = 1,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.94x = 2,835.82 × 1,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.94x = 3,185,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,873.62/2,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.35

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