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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.81, 2,836.99 and 1,124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.81, 2,836.99 and 1,124.31 is: 1,551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.81 : 2,836.99 = 1,124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.81/2,836.99 = 1,124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.81x = 2,836.99 × 1,124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.81x = 3,189,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,668.27/2,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.54

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