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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.73, 2,839.65 and 1,126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.73, 2,839.65 and 1,126.23 is: 1,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.73 : 2,839.65 = 1,126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.73/2,839.65 = 1,126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.73x = 2,839.65 × 1,126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.73x = 3,198,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,099.02/2,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.19

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