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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.96, 2,841.30 and 1,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.96, 2,841.30 and 1,127.46 is: 1,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.96 : 2,841.30 = 1,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.96/2,841.30 = 1,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.96x = 2,841.30 × 1,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.96x = 3,203,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,452.10/2,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.86

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