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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.23, 3,008.30 and 1,767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.23, 3,008.30 and 1,767.66 is: 2,647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.23 : 3,008.30 = 1,767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.23/3,008.30 = 1,767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.23x = 3,008.30 × 1,767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.23x = 5,317,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,642.74/2,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.93

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