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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.89, 2,841.24 and 1,127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.89, 2,841.24 and 1,127.39 is: 1,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.89 : 2,841.24 = 1,127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.89/2,841.24 = 1,127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.89x = 2,841.24 × 1,127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.89x = 3,203,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,185.56/2,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.78

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