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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.08, 2,858.13 and 1,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.08, 2,858.13 and 1,126.89 is: 1,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.08 : 2,858.13 = 1,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.08/2,858.13 = 1,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.08x = 2,858.13 × 1,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.08x = 3,220,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,798.12/2,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.13

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