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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.92, 3,083.64 and 1,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.92, 3,083.64 and 1,132.08 is: 1,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.92 : 3,083.64 = 1,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.92/3,083.64 = 1,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.92x = 3,083.64 × 1,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.92x = 3,490,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,927.17/2,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.34

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