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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.02, 2,775.21 and 1,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.02, 2,775.21 and 1,126.83 is: 1,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.02 : 2,775.21 = 1,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.02/2,775.21 = 1,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.02x = 2,775.21 × 1,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.02x = 3,127,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,184.25/2,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.02

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