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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.08, 2,836.02 and 1,123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.08, 2,836.02 and 1,123.58 is: 1,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.08 : 2,836.02 = 1,123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.08/2,836.02 = 1,123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.08x = 2,836.02 × 1,123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.08x = 3,186,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,495.35/2,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.55

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