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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.81, 2,773.41 and 1,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.81, 2,773.41 and 1,125.61 is: 1,553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.81 : 2,773.41 = 1,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.81/2,773.41 = 1,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.81x = 2,773.41 × 1,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.81x = 3,121,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,764.16/2,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.26

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