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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.44, 2,770.88 and 1,169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.44, 2,770.88 and 1,169.01 is: 1,612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.44 : 2,770.88 = 1,169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.44/2,770.88 = 1,169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.44x = 2,770.88 × 1,169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.44x = 3,239,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,180.58/2,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.78

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