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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.08, 2,841.66 and 1,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.08, 2,841.66 and 1,127.58 is: 1,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.08 : 2,841.66 = 1,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.08/2,841.66 = 1,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.08x = 2,841.66 × 1,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.08x = 3,204,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,198.98/2,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.13

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