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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.94, 2,841.40 and 1,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.94, 2,841.40 and 1,127.44 is: 1,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.94 : 2,841.40 = 1,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.94/2,841.40 = 1,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.94x = 2,841.40 × 1,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.94x = 3,203,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,508.02/2,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.90

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