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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.20, 2,776.89 and 1,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.20, 2,776.89 and 1,127.95 is: 1,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.20 : 2,776.89 = 1,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.20/2,776.89 = 1,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.20x = 2,776.89 × 1,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.20x = 3,132,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,193.08/2,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.60

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