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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.88, 2,777.90 and 1,128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.88, 2,777.90 and 1,128.62 is: 1,557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.88 : 2,777.90 = 1,128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.88/2,777.90 = 1,128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.88x = 2,777.90 × 1,128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.88x = 3,135,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,179.17/2,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.56

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