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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.46, 2,772.81 and 1,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.46, 2,772.81 and 1,125.06 is: 1,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.46 : 2,772.81 = 1,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.46/2,772.81 = 1,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.46x = 2,772.81 × 1,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.46x = 3,119,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,577.62/2,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.45

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