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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.68, 2,838.22 and 1,125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.68, 2,838.22 and 1,125.18 is: 1,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.68 : 2,838.22 = 1,125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.68/2,838.22 = 1,125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.68x = 2,838.22 × 1,125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.68x = 3,193,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,508.38/2,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.75

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