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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.39, 2,836.43 and 1,123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.39, 2,836.43 and 1,123.89 is: 1,550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.39 : 2,836.43 = 1,123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.39/2,836.43 = 1,123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.39x = 2,836.43 × 1,123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.39x = 3,187,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,829.69/2,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.96

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