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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.32, 2,772.92 and 1,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.32, 2,772.92 and 1,125.16 is: 1,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.32 : 2,772.92 = 1,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.32/2,772.92 = 1,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.32x = 2,772.92 × 1,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.32x = 3,119,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,978.67/2,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.75

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