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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.59, 2,773.09 and 1,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.59, 2,773.09 and 1,125.47 is: 1,553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.59 : 2,773.09 = 1,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.59/2,773.09 = 1,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.59x = 2,773.09 × 1,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.59x = 3,121,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,029.60/2,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.07

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