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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.73, 2,777.61 and 1,128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.73, 2,777.61 and 1,128.52 is: 1,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.73 : 2,777.61 = 1,128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.73/2,777.61 = 1,128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.73x = 2,777.61 × 1,128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.73x = 3,134,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,588.44/2,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.38

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