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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.54, 2,836.68 and 1,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.54, 2,836.68 and 1,124.04 is: 1,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.54 : 2,836.68 = 1,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.54/2,836.68 = 1,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.54x = 2,836.68 × 1,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.54x = 3,188,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,541.79/2,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.19

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