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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.95, 2,776.14 and 1,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.95, 2,776.14 and 1,127.79 is: 1,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.95 : 2,776.14 = 1,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.95/2,776.14 = 1,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.95x = 2,776.14 × 1,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.95x = 3,130,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,902.93/2,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.15

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