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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.47, 2,766.20 and 1,508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.47, 2,766.20 and 1,508.91 is: 2,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.47 : 2,766.20 = 1,508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.47/2,766.20 = 1,508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.47x = 2,766.20 × 1,508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.47x = 4,173,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,939.30/2,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.40

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