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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.59, 2,768.34 and 1,634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.59, 2,768.34 and 1,634.77 is: 2,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.59 : 2,768.34 = 1,634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.59/2,768.34 = 1,634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.59x = 2,768.34 × 1,634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.59x = 4,525,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,599.18/2,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.12

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