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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.03, 2,855.31 and 1,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.03, 2,855.31 and 1,124.88 is: 1,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.03 : 2,855.31 = 1,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.03/2,855.31 = 1,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.03x = 2,855.31 × 1,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.03x = 3,211,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,866.84/2,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.35

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