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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.45, 2,777.18 and 1,128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.45, 2,777.18 and 1,128.25 is: 1,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.45 : 2,777.18 = 1,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.45/2,777.18 = 1,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.45x = 2,777.18 × 1,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.45x = 3,133,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,338.72/2,012.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.98

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