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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.98, 2,772.36 and 1,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.98, 2,772.36 and 1,124.78 is: 1,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.98 : 2,772.36 = 1,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.98/2,772.36 = 1,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.98x = 2,772.36 × 1,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.98x = 3,118,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,281.22/2,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.17

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