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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.75, 2,836.98 and 1,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.75, 2,836.98 and 1,124.25 is: 1,551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.75 : 2,836.98 = 1,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.75/2,836.98 = 1,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.75x = 2,836.98 × 1,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.75x = 3,189,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,474.77/2,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.49

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