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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057, 2,838.66 and 1,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057, 2,838.66 and 1,125.50 is: 1,553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057 : 2,838.66 = 1,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057/2,838.66 = 1,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057x = 2,838.66 × 1,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057x = 3,194,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,911.83/2,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.19

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