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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.32, 2,836.40 and 1,123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.32, 2,836.40 and 1,123.84 is: 1,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.32 : 2,836.40 = 1,123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.32/2,836.40 = 1,123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.32x = 2,836.40 × 1,123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.32x = 3,187,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,659.78/2,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.93

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