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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.76, 2,777.62 and 1,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.76, 2,777.62 and 1,128.56 is: 1,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.76 : 2,777.62 = 1,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.76/2,777.62 = 1,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.76x = 2,777.62 × 1,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.76x = 3,134,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,710.83/2,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.42

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