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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.83, 2,837.04 and 1,124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.83, 2,837.04 and 1,124.33 is: 1,551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.83 : 2,837.04 = 1,124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.83/2,837.04 = 1,124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.83x = 2,837.04 × 1,124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.83x = 3,189,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,755.00/2,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.57

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