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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.11, 2,776.69 and 1,127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.11, 2,776.69 and 1,127.93 is: 1,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.11 : 2,776.69 = 1,127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.11/2,776.69 = 1,127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.11x = 2,776.69 × 1,127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.11x = 3,131,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,906.31/2,012.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.53

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