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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.32, 2,836.32 and 1,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.32, 2,836.32 and 1,123.82 is: 1,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.32 : 2,836.32 = 1,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.32/2,836.32 = 1,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.32x = 2,836.32 × 1,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.32x = 3,187,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,513.14/2,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.86

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