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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.94, 2,837.20 and 1,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.94, 2,837.20 and 1,124.44 is: 1,551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.94 : 2,837.20 = 1,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.94/2,837.20 = 1,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.94x = 2,837.20 × 1,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.94x = 3,190,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,261.17/2,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.73

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