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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.72, 2,777.60 and 1,128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.72, 2,777.60 and 1,128.49 is: 1,557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.72 : 2,777.60 = 1,128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.72/2,777.60 = 1,128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.72x = 2,777.60 × 1,128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.72x = 3,134,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,489.70/2,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.34

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