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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.37, 2,778.44 and 1,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.37, 2,778.44 and 1,129.19 is: 1,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.37 : 2,778.44 = 1,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.37/2,778.44 = 1,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.37x = 2,778.44 × 1,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.37x = 3,137,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,386.66/2,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.28

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