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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.44, 2,772.96 and 1,125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.44, 2,772.96 and 1,125.34 is: 1,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.44 : 2,772.96 = 1,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.44/2,772.96 = 1,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.44x = 2,772.96 × 1,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.44x = 3,120,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,522.81/2,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.93

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