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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.29, 2,770.89 and 1,124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.29, 2,770.89 and 1,124.07 is: 1,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.29 : 2,770.89 = 1,124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.29/2,770.89 = 1,124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.29x = 2,770.89 × 1,124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.29x = 3,114,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,674.32/2,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.91

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