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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.02, 2,838.69 and 1,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.02, 2,838.69 and 1,125.52 is: 1,553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.02 : 2,838.69 = 1,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.02/2,838.69 = 1,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.02x = 2,838.69 × 1,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.02x = 3,195,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,002.37/2,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.22

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