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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.24, 2,839 and 1,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.24, 2,839 and 1,125.76 is: 1,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.24 : 2,839 = 1,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.24/2,839 = 1,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.24x = 2,839 × 1,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.24x = 3,196,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,032.64/2,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.55

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