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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.22, 2,838.96 and 1,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.22, 2,838.96 and 1,113.02 is: 1,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.22 : 2,838.96 = 1,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.22/2,838.96 = 1,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.22x = 2,838.96 × 1,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.22x = 3,159,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,815.71/2,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.96

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