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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.35, 2,858.41 and 1,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.35, 2,858.41 and 1,127.12 is: 1,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.35 : 2,858.41 = 1,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.35/2,858.41 = 1,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.35x = 2,858.41 × 1,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.35x = 3,221,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,761.37/2,071.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.39

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