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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.44, 2,836.52 and 1,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.44, 2,836.52 and 1,123.94 is: 1,551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.44 : 2,836.52 = 1,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.44/2,836.52 = 1,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.44x = 2,836.52 × 1,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.44x = 3,188,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,078.29/2,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.04

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