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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.23, 2,776.53 and 1,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.23, 2,776.53 and 1,127.89 is: 1,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.23 : 2,776.53 = 1,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.23/2,776.53 = 1,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.23x = 2,776.53 × 1,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.23x = 3,131,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,620.42/2,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.29

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