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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.81, 2,772.17 and 1,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.81, 2,772.17 and 1,124.69 is: 1,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.81 : 2,772.17 = 1,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.81/2,772.17 = 1,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.81x = 2,772.17 × 1,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.81x = 3,117,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,826.25/2,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.08

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