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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.60, 2,842.20 and 1,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.60, 2,842.20 and 1,128.08 is: 1,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.60 : 2,842.20 = 1,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.60/2,842.20 = 1,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.60x = 2,842.20 × 1,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.60x = 3,206,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,228.98/2,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.72

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