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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.41, 2,778.56 and 1,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.41, 2,778.56 and 1,129.40 is: 1,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.41 : 2,778.56 = 1,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.41/2,778.56 = 1,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.41x = 2,778.56 × 1,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.41x = 3,138,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,105.66/2,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.60

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