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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.05, 2,855.23 and 1,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.05, 2,855.23 and 1,124.80 is: 1,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.05 : 2,855.23 = 1,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.05/2,855.23 = 1,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.05x = 2,855.23 × 1,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.05x = 3,211,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,562.70/2,069.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.19

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