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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.97, 2,772.39 and 1,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.97, 2,772.39 and 1,125.02 is: 1,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.97 : 2,772.39 = 1,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.97/2,772.39 = 1,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.97x = 2,772.39 × 1,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.97x = 3,119,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,005.35/2,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.54

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