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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.25, 2,836.24 and 1,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.25, 2,836.24 and 1,111.04 is: 1,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.25 : 2,836.24 = 1,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.25/2,836.24 = 1,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.25x = 2,836.24 × 1,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.25x = 3,151,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,184.03/2,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.24

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