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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.84, 2,838.51 and 1,125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.84, 2,838.51 and 1,125.34 is: 1,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.84 : 2,838.51 = 1,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.84/2,838.51 = 1,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.84x = 2,838.51 × 1,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.84x = 3,194,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,288.84/2,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.01

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