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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.19, 2,858.20 and 1,127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.19, 2,858.20 and 1,127.00 is: 1,555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.19 : 2,858.20 = 1,127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.19/2,858.20 = 1,127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.19x = 2,858.20 × 1,127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.19x = 3,221,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,195.73/2,071.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.24

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