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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.29, 2,841.84 and 1,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.29, 2,841.84 and 1,127.79 is: 1,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.29 : 2,841.84 = 1,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.29/2,841.84 = 1,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.29x = 2,841.84 × 1,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.29x = 3,204,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,998.73/2,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.36

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