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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.33, 2,858.49 and 1,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.33, 2,858.49 and 1,127.18 is: 1,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.33 : 2,858.49 = 1,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.33/2,858.49 = 1,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.33x = 2,858.49 × 1,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.33x = 3,222,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,032.76/2,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.54

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