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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.73, 2,776.23 and 1,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.73, 2,776.23 and 1,127.52 is: 1,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.73 : 2,776.23 = 1,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.73/2,776.23 = 1,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.73x = 2,776.23 × 1,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.73x = 3,130,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,254.85/2,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.01

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