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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.08, 2,770.97 and 1,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.08, 2,770.97 and 1,169.12 is: 1,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.08 : 2,770.97 = 1,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.08/2,770.97 = 1,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.08x = 2,770.97 × 1,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.08x = 3,239,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,596.45/2,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.28

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