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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.21, 2,771.39 and 1,123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.21, 2,771.39 and 1,123.99 is: 1,551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.21 : 2,771.39 = 1,123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.21/2,771.39 = 1,123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.21x = 2,771.39 × 1,123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.21x = 3,115,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,002.10/2,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.14

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