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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.12, 2,838.56 and 1,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.12, 2,838.56 and 1,125.60 is: 1,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.12 : 2,838.56 = 1,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.12/2,838.56 = 1,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.12x = 2,838.56 × 1,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.12x = 3,195,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,083.14/2,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.18

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