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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.38, 2,841.84 and 1,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.38, 2,841.84 and 1,127.88 is: 1,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.38 : 2,841.84 = 1,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.38/2,841.84 = 1,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.38x = 2,841.84 × 1,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.38x = 3,205,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,254.50/2,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.42

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