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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.59, 2,836.67 and 1,124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.59, 2,836.67 and 1,124.09 is: 1,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.59 : 2,836.67 = 1,124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.59/2,836.67 = 1,124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.59x = 2,836.67 × 1,124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.59x = 3,188,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,652.58/2,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.21

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