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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.48, 2,778.72 and 1,129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.48, 2,778.72 and 1,129.23 is: 1,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.48 : 2,778.72 = 1,129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.48/2,778.72 = 1,129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.48x = 2,778.72 × 1,129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.48x = 3,137,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,813.99/2,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.40

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