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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.52, 3,008.70 and 1,840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.52, 3,008.70 and 1,840.52 is: 2,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.52 : 3,008.70 = 1,840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.52/3,008.70 = 1,840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.52x = 3,008.70 × 1,840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.52x = 5,537,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,572.52/2,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.04

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