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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.72, 2,836.92 and 1,124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.72, 2,836.92 and 1,124.22 is: 1,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.72 : 2,836.92 = 1,124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.72/2,836.92 = 1,124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.72x = 2,836.92 × 1,124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.72x = 3,189,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,322.20/2,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.44

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