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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.41, 2,858.58 and 1,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.41, 2,858.58 and 1,127.22 is: 1,555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.41 : 2,858.58 = 1,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.41/2,858.58 = 1,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.41x = 2,858.58 × 1,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.41x = 3,222,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,248.55/2,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.58

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