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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.14, 2,776.75 and 1,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.14, 2,776.75 and 1,127.94 is: 1,556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.14 : 2,776.75 = 1,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.14/2,776.75 = 1,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.14x = 2,776.75 × 1,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.14x = 3,132,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,009.78/2,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.56

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