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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.64, 2,839.56 and 1,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.64, 2,839.56 and 1,126.14 is: 1,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.64 : 2,839.56 = 1,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.64/2,839.56 = 1,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.64x = 2,839.56 × 1,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.64x = 3,197,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,742.10/2,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.08

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