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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.14, 2,858.21 and 1,126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.14, 2,858.21 and 1,126.94 is: 1,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.14 : 2,858.21 = 1,126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.14/2,858.21 = 1,126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.14x = 2,858.21 × 1,126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.14x = 3,221,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,026.69/2,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.19

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