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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.29, 2,839.17 and 1,125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.29, 2,839.17 and 1,125.79 is: 1,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.29 : 2,839.17 = 1,125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.29/2,839.17 = 1,125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.29x = 2,839.17 × 1,125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.29x = 3,196,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,309.19/2,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.65

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