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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.08, 2,776.80 and 1,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.08, 2,776.80 and 1,127.96 is: 1,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.08 : 2,776.80 = 1,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.08/2,776.80 = 1,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.08x = 2,776.80 × 1,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.08x = 3,132,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,119.33/2,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.66

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