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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.97, 2,835.86 and 1,123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.97, 2,835.86 and 1,123.47 is: 1,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.97 : 2,835.86 = 1,123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.97/2,835.86 = 1,123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.97x = 2,835.86 × 1,123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.97x = 3,185,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,998.02/2,054.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.39

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