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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.56, 2,841.12 and 1,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.56, 2,841.12 and 1,351.44 is: 1,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.56 : 2,841.12 = 1,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.56/2,841.12 = 1,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.56x = 2,841.12 × 1,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.56x = 3,839,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,603.21/2,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.28

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