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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.44, 2,776.82 and 1,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.44, 2,776.82 and 1,128.12 is: 1,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.44 : 2,776.82 = 1,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.44/2,776.82 = 1,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.44x = 2,776.82 × 1,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.44x = 3,132,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,586.18/2,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.61

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