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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.72, 2,774.91 and 1,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.72, 2,774.91 and 1,126.51 is: 1,554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.72 : 2,774.91 = 1,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.72/2,774.91 = 1,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.72x = 2,774.91 × 1,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.72x = 3,125,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,954.81/2,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.64

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