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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.22, 2,859.59 and 1,127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.22, 2,859.59 and 1,127.99 is: 1,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.22 : 2,859.59 = 1,127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.22/2,859.59 = 1,127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.22x = 2,859.59 × 1,127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.22x = 3,225,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,568.99/2,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.58

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