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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.00, 2,776.55 and 1,127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.00, 2,776.55 and 1,127.81 is: 1,556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.00 : 2,776.55 = 1,127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.00/2,776.55 = 1,127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.00x = 2,776.55 × 1,127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.00x = 3,131,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,401.33/2,012.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.37

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