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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.18, 2,775.43 and 1,126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.18, 2,775.43 and 1,126.99 is: 1,555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.18 : 2,775.43 = 1,126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.18/2,775.43 = 1,126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.18x = 2,775.43 × 1,126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.18x = 3,127,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,862.34/2,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.24

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