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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.94, 2,839.93 and 1,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.94, 2,839.93 and 1,113.71 is: 1,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.94 : 2,839.93 = 1,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.94/2,839.93 = 1,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.94x = 2,839.93 × 1,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.94x = 3,162,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,846.23/2,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.90

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