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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.49, 2,777.13 and 1,128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.49, 2,777.13 and 1,128.15 is: 1,556.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.49 : 2,777.13 = 1,128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.49/2,777.13 = 1,128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.49x = 2,777.13 × 1,128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.49x = 3,133,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,019.21/2,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.79

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