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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.26, 2,771.52 and 1,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.26, 2,771.52 and 1,124.12 is: 1,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.26 : 2,771.52 = 1,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.26/2,771.52 = 1,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.26x = 2,771.52 × 1,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.26x = 3,115,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,527.99/2,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.36

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