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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.88, 2,776.52 and 1,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.88, 2,776.52 and 1,127.70 is: 1,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.88 : 2,776.52 = 1,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.88/2,776.52 = 1,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.88x = 2,776.52 × 1,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.88x = 3,131,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,081.60/2,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.30

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