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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.68, 2,776.41 and 1,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.68, 2,776.41 and 1,127.58 is: 1,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.68 : 2,776.41 = 1,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.68/2,776.41 = 1,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.68x = 2,776.41 × 1,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.68x = 3,130,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,624.39/2,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.22

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