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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.34, 2,771.52 and 1,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.34, 2,771.52 and 1,124.15 is: 1,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.34 : 2,771.52 = 1,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.34/2,771.52 = 1,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.34x = 2,771.52 × 1,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.34x = 3,115,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,604.21/2,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.33

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