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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.58, 2,777.22 and 1,128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.58, 2,777.22 and 1,128.27 is: 1,556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.58 : 2,777.22 = 1,128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.58/2,777.22 = 1,128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.58x = 2,777.22 × 1,128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.58x = 3,133,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,454.01/2,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.93

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