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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.76, 2,776.29 and 1,127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.76, 2,776.29 and 1,127.57 is: 1,556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.76 : 2,776.29 = 1,127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.76/2,776.29 = 1,127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.76x = 2,776.29 × 1,127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.76x = 3,130,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,447.43/2,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.08

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