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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.05, 2,772.47 and 1,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.05, 2,772.47 and 1,124.86 is: 1,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.05 : 2,772.47 = 1,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.05/2,772.47 = 1,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.05x = 2,772.47 × 1,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.05x = 3,118,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,621.12/2,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.29

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