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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.82, 3,016.67 and 1,233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.82, 3,016.67 and 1,233.37 is: 1,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.82 : 3,016.67 = 1,233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.82/3,016.67 = 1,233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.82x = 3,016.67 × 1,233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.82x = 3,720,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,670.28/2,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.17

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