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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.41, 2,772.38 and 1,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.41, 2,772.38 and 1,798.22 is: 2,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.41 : 2,772.38 = 1,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.41/2,772.38 = 1,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.41x = 2,772.38 × 1,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.41x = 4,985,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,326.31/2,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.23

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