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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.40, 2,773.08 and 1,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.40, 2,773.08 and 1,125.24 is: 1,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.40 : 2,773.08 = 1,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.40/2,773.08 = 1,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.40x = 2,773.08 × 1,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.40x = 3,120,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,380.54/2,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.89

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