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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.86, 2,772.19 and 1,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.86, 2,772.19 and 1,124.69 is: 1,552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.86 : 2,772.19 = 1,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.86/2,772.19 = 1,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.86x = 2,772.19 × 1,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.86x = 3,117,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,857.51/2,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.06

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