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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.16, 2,858.22 and 1,126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.16, 2,858.22 and 1,126.95 is: 1,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.16 : 2,858.22 = 1,126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.16/2,858.22 = 1,126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.16x = 2,858.22 × 1,126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.16x = 3,221,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,071.03/2,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.21

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