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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.57, 2,840.88 and 1,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.57, 2,840.88 and 1,127.07 is: 1,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.57 : 2,840.88 = 1,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.57/2,840.88 = 1,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.57x = 2,840.88 × 1,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.57x = 3,201,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,870.62/2,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.39

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