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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.08, 2,759.72 and 1,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.08, 2,759.72 and 1,702.44 is: 2,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.08 : 2,759.72 = 1,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.08/2,759.72 = 1,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.08x = 2,759.72 × 1,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.08x = 4,698,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,266.54/2,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.04

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