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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.42, 2,777.10 and 1,128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.42, 2,777.10 and 1,128.26 is: 1,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.42 : 2,777.10 = 1,128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.42/2,777.10 = 1,128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.42x = 2,777.10 × 1,128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.42x = 3,133,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,290.85/2,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.98

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