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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.16, 2,772.72 and 1,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.16, 2,772.72 and 1,124.96 is: 1,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.16 : 2,772.72 = 1,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.16/2,772.72 = 1,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.16x = 2,772.72 × 1,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.16x = 3,119,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,185.23/2,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.48

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