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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.59, 3,010.32 and 1,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.59, 3,010.32 and 1,747.50 is: 2,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.59 : 3,010.32 = 1,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.59/3,010.32 = 1,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.59x = 3,010.32 × 1,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.59x = 5,260,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,534.20/2,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.02

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