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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.25, 2,858.33 and 1,127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.25, 2,858.33 and 1,127.05 is: 1,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.25 : 2,858.33 = 1,127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.25/2,858.33 = 1,127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.25x = 2,858.33 × 1,127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.25x = 3,221,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,480.83/2,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.34

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