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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.64, 2,842.32 and 1,128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.64, 2,842.32 and 1,128.14 is: 1,556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.64 : 2,842.32 = 1,128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.64/2,842.32 = 1,128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.64x = 2,842.32 × 1,128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.64x = 3,206,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,534.88/2,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.84

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