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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.17, 2,841.57 and 1,127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.17, 2,841.57 and 1,127.67 is: 1,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.17 : 2,841.57 = 1,127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.17/2,841.57 = 1,127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.17x = 2,841.57 × 1,127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.17x = 3,204,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,353.24/2,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.14

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