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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.92, 2,776.48 and 1,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.92, 2,776.48 and 1,127.82 is: 1,556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.92 : 2,776.48 = 1,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.92/2,776.48 = 1,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.92x = 2,776.48 × 1,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.92x = 3,131,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,369.67/2,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.41

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