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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.76, 2,841.12 and 1,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.76, 2,841.12 and 1,127.26 is: 1,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.76 : 2,841.12 = 1,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.76/2,841.12 = 1,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.76x = 2,841.12 × 1,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.76x = 3,202,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,680.93/2,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.64

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