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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.78, 2,776.24 and 1,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.78, 2,776.24 and 1,127.55 is: 1,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.78 : 2,776.24 = 1,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.78/2,776.24 = 1,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.78x = 2,776.24 × 1,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.78x = 3,130,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,349.41/2,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.01

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