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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.70, 2,838.23 and 1,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.70, 2,838.23 and 1,125.20 is: 1,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.70 : 2,838.23 = 1,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.70/2,838.23 = 1,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.70x = 2,838.23 × 1,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.70x = 3,193,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,556.58/2,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.76

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