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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.19, 2,771.61 and 1,169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.19, 2,771.61 and 1,169.37 is: 1,613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.19 : 2,771.61 = 1,169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.19/2,771.61 = 1,169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.19x = 2,771.61 × 1,169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.19x = 3,241,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,037.59/2,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.91

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