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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.27, 2,841.78 and 1,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.27, 2,841.78 and 1,127.77 is: 1,556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.27 : 2,841.78 = 1,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.27/2,841.78 = 1,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.27x = 2,841.78 × 1,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.27x = 3,204,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,874.23/2,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.32

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