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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.54, 2,840.82 and 1,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.54, 2,840.82 and 1,127.04 is: 1,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.54 : 2,840.82 = 1,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.54/2,840.82 = 1,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.54x = 2,840.82 × 1,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.54x = 3,201,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,717.77/2,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.33

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