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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.74, 2,771.70 and 1,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.74, 2,771.70 and 1,169.40 is: 1,613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.74 : 2,771.70 = 1,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.74/2,771.70 = 1,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.74x = 2,771.70 × 1,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.74x = 3,241,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,225.98/2,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.56

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