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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.20, 2,771.33 and 1,168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.20, 2,771.33 and 1,168.93 is: 1,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.20 : 2,771.33 = 1,168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.20/2,771.33 = 1,168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.20x = 2,771.33 × 1,168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.20x = 3,239,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,490.78/2,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.13

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