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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.95, 2,838.57 and 1,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.95, 2,838.57 and 1,125.45 is: 1,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.95 : 2,838.57 = 1,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.95/2,838.57 = 1,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.95x = 2,838.57 × 1,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.95x = 3,194,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,654.41/2,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.11

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