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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.47, 2,837.93 and 1,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.47, 2,837.93 and 1,124.97 is: 1,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.47 : 2,837.93 = 1,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.47/2,837.93 = 1,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.47x = 2,837.93 × 1,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.47x = 3,192,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,580.49/2,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.46

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