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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.60, 2,778.75 and 1,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.60, 2,778.75 and 1,129.41 is: 1,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.60 : 2,778.75 = 1,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.60/2,778.75 = 1,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.60x = 2,778.75 × 1,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.60x = 3,138,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,348.04/2,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.58

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