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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.97, 2,837.23 and 1,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.97, 2,837.23 and 1,124.47 is: 1,551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.97 : 2,837.23 = 1,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.97/2,837.23 = 1,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.97x = 2,837.23 × 1,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.97x = 3,190,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,380.02/2,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.76

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