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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.20, 2,836.16 and 1,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.20, 2,836.16 and 1,123.70 is: 1,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.20 : 2,836.16 = 1,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.20/2,836.16 = 1,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.20x = 2,836.16 × 1,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.20x = 3,186,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,973.19/2,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.69

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