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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.44, 3,006.72 and 1,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.44, 3,006.72 and 1,184.40 is: 1,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.44 : 3,006.72 = 1,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.44/3,006.72 = 1,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.44x = 3,006.72 × 1,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.44x = 3,561,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,159.17/2,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.10

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