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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.82, 2,776.16 and 1,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.82, 2,776.16 and 1,127.60 is: 1,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.82 : 2,776.16 = 1,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.82/2,776.16 = 1,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.82x = 2,776.16 × 1,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.82x = 3,130,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,398.02/2,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.00

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