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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.55, 2,858.75 and 1,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.55, 2,858.75 and 1,127.35 is: 1,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.55 : 2,858.75 = 1,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.55/2,858.75 = 1,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.55x = 2,858.75 × 1,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.55x = 3,222,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,811.81/2,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.75

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