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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.50, 2,837.97 and 1,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.50, 2,837.97 and 1,125 is: 1,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.50 : 2,837.97 = 1,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.50/2,837.97 = 1,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.50x = 2,837.97 × 1,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.50x = 3,192,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,716.25/2,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.50

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