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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.62, 2,771.96 and 1,124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.62, 2,771.96 and 1,124.57 is: 1,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.62 : 2,771.96 = 1,124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.62/2,771.96 = 1,124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.62x = 2,771.96 × 1,124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.62x = 3,117,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,264.36/2,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.94

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