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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.12, 2,835.96 and 1,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.12, 2,835.96 and 1,123.44 is: 1,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.12 : 2,835.96 = 1,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.12/2,835.96 = 1,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.12x = 2,835.96 × 1,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.12x = 3,186,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,030.90/2,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.29

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