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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.03, 2,772.68 and 1,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.03, 2,772.68 and 1,336.48 is: 1,845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.03 : 2,772.68 = 1,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.03/2,772.68 = 1,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.03x = 2,772.68 × 1,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.03x = 3,705,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,624.68/2,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.40

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