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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.44, 2,839.44 and 1,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.44, 2,839.44 and 1,126 is: 1,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.44 : 2,839.44 = 1,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.44/2,839.44 = 1,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.44x = 2,839.44 × 1,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.44x = 3,197,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,209.44/2,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.97

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