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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.84, 2,837.13 and 1,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.84, 2,837.13 and 1,124.34 is: 1,551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.84 : 2,837.13 = 1,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.84/2,837.13 = 1,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.84x = 2,837.13 × 1,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.84x = 3,189,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,898.74/2,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.63

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