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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.80, 2,772.45 and 1,451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.80, 2,772.45 and 1,451.07 is: 2,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.80 : 2,772.45 = 1,451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.80/2,772.45 = 1,451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.80x = 2,772.45 × 1,451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.80x = 4,023,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,019.02/2,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.70

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