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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.16, 2,776.79 and 1,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.16, 2,776.79 and 1,127.96 is: 1,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.16 : 2,776.79 = 1,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.16/2,776.79 = 1,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.16x = 2,776.79 × 1,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.16x = 3,132,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,123.02/2,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.59

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