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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.08, 2,775 and 1,126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.08, 2,775 and 1,126.86 is: 1,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.08 : 2,775 = 1,126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.08/2,775 = 1,126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.08x = 2,775 × 1,126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.08x = 3,127,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,036.50/2,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.90

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