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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.44, 2,840.65 and 1,126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.44, 2,840.65 and 1,126.94 is: 1,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.44 : 2,840.65 = 1,126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.44/2,840.65 = 1,126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.44x = 2,840.65 × 1,126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.44x = 3,201,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,229.37/2,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.17

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