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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.62, 2,772.97 and 1,850.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.62, 2,772.97 and 1,850.54 is: 2,554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.62 : 2,772.97 = 1,850.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.62/2,772.97 = 1,850.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.62x = 2,772.97 × 1,850.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.62x = 5,131,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,473.41/2,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.73

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