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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.98, 2,777.89 and 1,128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.98, 2,777.89 and 1,128.79 is: 1,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.98 : 2,777.89 = 1,128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.98/2,777.89 = 1,128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.98x = 2,777.89 × 1,128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.98x = 3,135,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,654.45/2,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.72

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