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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.31, 2,771.45 and 1,124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.31, 2,771.45 and 1,124.21 is: 1,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.31 : 2,771.45 = 1,124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.31/2,771.45 = 1,124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.31x = 2,771.45 × 1,124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.31x = 3,115,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,680.76/2,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.40

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