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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.03, 2,768.16 and 1,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.03, 2,768.16 and 1,417.54 is: 1,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.03 : 2,768.16 = 1,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.03/2,768.16 = 1,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.03x = 2,768.16 × 1,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.03x = 3,923,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,977.53/2,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.14

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