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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.02, 2,777.73 and 1,128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.02, 2,777.73 and 1,128.77 is: 1,557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.02 : 2,777.73 = 1,128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.02/2,777.73 = 1,128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.02x = 2,777.73 × 1,128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.02x = 3,135,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,418.29/2,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.57

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