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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.14, 2,837.49 and 1,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.14, 2,837.49 and 1,124.64 is: 1,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.14 : 2,837.49 = 1,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.14/2,837.49 = 1,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.14x = 2,837.49 × 1,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.14x = 3,191,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,154.75/2,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.01

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