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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.14, 2,771.37 and 1,123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.14, 2,771.37 and 1,123.92 is: 1,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.14 : 2,771.37 = 1,123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.14/2,771.37 = 1,123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.14x = 2,771.37 × 1,123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.14x = 3,114,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,798.17/2,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.09

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