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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.73, 2,771.07 and 1,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.73, 2,771.07 and 1,301.20 is: 1,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.73 : 2,771.07 = 1,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.73/2,771.07 = 1,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.73x = 2,771.07 × 1,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.73x = 3,605,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,716.28/2,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.02

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