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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.22, 2,765.19 and 1,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.22, 2,765.19 and 1,758.14 is: 2,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.22 : 2,765.19 = 1,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.22/2,765.19 = 1,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.22x = 2,765.19 × 1,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.22x = 4,861,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,591.15/2,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.85

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