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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.09, 2,836.07 and 1,123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.09, 2,836.07 and 1,123.59 is: 1,550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.09 : 2,836.07 = 1,123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.09/2,836.07 = 1,123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.09x = 2,836.07 × 1,123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.09x = 3,186,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,595.44/2,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.58

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