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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.57, 2,777.36 and 1,128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.57, 2,777.36 and 1,128.41 is: 1,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.57 : 2,777.36 = 1,128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.57/2,777.36 = 1,128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.57x = 2,777.36 × 1,128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.57x = 3,134,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,000.80/2,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.21

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