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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.89, 2,776.59 and 1,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.89, 2,776.59 and 1,115.72 is: 1,539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.89 : 2,776.59 = 1,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.89/2,776.59 = 1,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.89x = 2,776.59 × 1,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.89x = 3,097,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,896.99/2,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.79

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