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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.89, 2,772.09 and 1,124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.89, 2,772.09 and 1,124.55 is: 1,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.89 : 2,772.09 = 1,124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.89/2,772.09 = 1,124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.89x = 2,772.09 × 1,124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.89x = 3,117,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,353.81/2,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.78

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