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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.75, 2,779.08 and 1,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.75, 2,779.08 and 1,129.62 is: 1,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.75 : 2,779.08 = 1,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.75/2,779.08 = 1,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.75x = 2,779.08 × 1,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.75x = 3,139,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,304.35/2,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.93

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