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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.39, 2,772.85 and 1,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.39, 2,772.85 and 1,125.26 is: 1,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.39 : 2,772.85 = 1,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.39/2,772.85 = 1,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.39x = 2,772.85 × 1,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.39x = 3,120,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,160.51/2,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.79

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