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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.36, 2,772.80 and 1,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.36, 2,772.80 and 1,125.12 is: 1,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.36 : 2,772.80 = 1,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.36/2,772.80 = 1,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.36x = 2,772.80 × 1,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.36x = 3,119,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,732.74/2,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.60

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