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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.77, 2,779.02 and 1,129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.77, 2,779.02 and 1,129.55 is: 1,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.77 : 2,779.02 = 1,129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.77/2,779.02 = 1,129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.77x = 2,779.02 × 1,129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.77x = 3,139,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,048.99/2,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.79

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