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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.35, 2,768.76 and 1,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.35, 2,768.76 and 1,634.76 is: 2,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.35 : 2,768.76 = 1,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.35/2,768.76 = 1,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.35x = 2,768.76 × 1,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.35x = 4,526,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,258.10/2,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.72

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