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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.60, 2,777.47 and 1,128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.60, 2,777.47 and 1,128.38 is: 1,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.60 : 2,777.47 = 1,128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.60/2,777.47 = 1,128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.60x = 2,777.47 × 1,128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.60x = 3,134,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,024.89/2,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.20

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