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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.18, 2,776.82 and 1,127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.18, 2,776.82 and 1,127.99 is: 1,556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.18 : 2,776.82 = 1,127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.18/2,776.82 = 1,127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.18x = 2,776.82 × 1,127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.18x = 3,132,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,226.49/2,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.64

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