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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.32, 3,010.40 and 1,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.32, 3,010.40 and 1,185.60 is: 1,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.32 : 3,010.40 = 1,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.32/3,010.40 = 1,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.32x = 3,010.40 × 1,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.32x = 3,569,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,130.24/2,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.17

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