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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.35, 2,778.59 and 1,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.35, 2,778.59 and 1,129.24 is: 1,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.35 : 2,778.59 = 1,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.35/2,778.59 = 1,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.35x = 2,778.59 × 1,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.35x = 3,137,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,690.85/2,013.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.44

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