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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.16, 2,778.36 and 1,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.16, 2,778.36 and 1,129.12 is: 1,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.16 : 2,778.36 = 1,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.16/2,778.36 = 1,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.16x = 2,778.36 × 1,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.16x = 3,137,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,101.84/2,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.30

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