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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.56, 2,838.06 and 1,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.56, 2,838.06 and 1,125.06 is: 1,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.56 : 2,838.06 = 1,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.56/2,838.06 = 1,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.56x = 2,838.06 × 1,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.56x = 3,192,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,987.78/2,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.59

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