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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.30, 2,775.51 and 1,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.30, 2,775.51 and 1,126.96 is: 1,555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.30 : 2,775.51 = 1,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.30/2,775.51 = 1,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.30x = 2,775.51 × 1,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.30x = 3,127,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,888.75/2,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.16

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