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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.45, 2,771.26 and 1,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.45, 2,771.26 and 1,124.08 is: 1,551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.45 : 2,771.26 = 1,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.45/2,771.26 = 1,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.45x = 2,771.26 × 1,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.45x = 3,115,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,098.46/2,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.00

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