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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.13, 2,841.60 and 1,127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.13, 2,841.60 and 1,127.63 is: 1,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.13 : 2,841.60 = 1,127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.13/2,841.60 = 1,127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.13x = 2,841.60 × 1,127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.13x = 3,204,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,259.20/2,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.13

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