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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.31, 2,776.80 and 1,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.31, 2,776.80 and 1,127.92 is: 1,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.31 : 2,776.80 = 1,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.31/2,776.80 = 1,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.31x = 2,776.80 × 1,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.31x = 3,132,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,008.26/2,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.42

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