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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.58, 2,840.82 and 1,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.58, 2,840.82 and 1,127.08 is: 1,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.58 : 2,840.82 = 1,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.58/2,840.82 = 1,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.58x = 2,840.82 × 1,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.58x = 3,201,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,831.41/2,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.36

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