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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.24, 2,772.75 and 1,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.24, 2,772.75 and 1,124.97 is: 1,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.24 : 2,772.75 = 1,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.24/2,772.75 = 1,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.24x = 2,772.75 × 1,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.24x = 3,119,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,260.57/2,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.46

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