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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.44, 2,771.34 and 1,124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.44, 2,771.34 and 1,124.13 is: 1,551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.44 : 2,771.34 = 1,124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.44/2,771.34 = 1,124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.44x = 2,771.34 × 1,124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.44x = 3,115,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,346.43/2,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.13

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