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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.88, 2,772.48 and 1,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.88, 2,772.48 and 1,513.98 is: 2,089.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.88 : 2,772.48 = 1,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.88/2,772.48 = 1,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.88x = 2,772.48 × 1,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.88x = 4,197,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,479.27/2,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.46

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