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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.14, 2,841.59 and 1,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.14, 2,841.59 and 1,127.64 is: 1,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.14 : 2,841.59 = 1,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.14/2,841.59 = 1,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.14x = 2,841.59 × 1,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.14x = 3,204,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,284.91/2,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.13

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