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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.47, 2,855.87 and 1,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.47, 2,855.87 and 1,125.26 is: 1,552.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.47 : 2,855.87 = 1,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.47/2,855.87 = 1,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.47x = 2,855.87 × 1,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.47x = 3,213,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,596.28/2,069.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.86

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