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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.51, 2,777.39 and 1,128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.51, 2,777.39 and 1,128.37 is: 1,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.51 : 2,777.39 = 1,128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.51/2,777.39 = 1,128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.51x = 2,777.39 × 1,128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.51x = 3,133,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,923.55/2,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.22

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