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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.52, 2,836.62 and 1,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.52, 2,836.62 and 1,124 is: 1,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.52 : 2,836.62 = 1,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.52/2,836.62 = 1,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.52x = 2,836.62 × 1,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.52x = 3,188,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,360.88/2,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.12

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