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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.28, 2,836.28 and 1,123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.28, 2,836.28 and 1,123.76 is: 1,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.28 : 2,836.28 = 1,123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.28/2,836.28 = 1,123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.28x = 2,836.28 × 1,123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.28x = 3,187,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,298.01/2,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.79

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