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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.44, 2,771.50 and 1,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.44, 2,771.50 and 1,124.30 is: 1,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.44 : 2,771.50 = 1,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.44/2,771.50 = 1,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.44x = 2,771.50 × 1,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.44x = 3,115,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,997.45/2,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.45

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