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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.25, 2,839.01 and 1,125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.25, 2,839.01 and 1,125.75 is: 1,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.25 : 2,839.01 = 1,125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.25/2,839.01 = 1,125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.25x = 2,839.01 × 1,125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.25x = 3,196,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,015.51/2,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.54

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