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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.28, 2,778.37 and 1,129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.28, 2,778.37 and 1,129.37 is: 1,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.28 : 2,778.37 = 1,129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.28/2,778.37 = 1,129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.28x = 2,778.37 × 1,129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.28x = 3,137,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,788.19/2,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.55

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