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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.19, 2,771.34 and 1,124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.19, 2,771.34 and 1,124.09 is: 1,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.19 : 2,771.34 = 1,124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.19/2,771.34 = 1,124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.19x = 2,771.34 × 1,124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.19x = 3,115,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,235.58/2,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.27

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