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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.40, 2,777.20 and 1,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.40, 2,777.20 and 1,128.16 is: 1,556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.40 : 2,777.20 = 1,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.40/2,777.20 = 1,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.40x = 2,777.20 × 1,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.40x = 3,133,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,125.95/2,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.91

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