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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.92, 2,766.60 and 1,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.92, 2,766.60 and 1,743.24 is: 2,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.92 : 2,766.60 = 1,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.92/2,766.60 = 1,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.92x = 2,766.60 × 1,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.92x = 4,822,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,847.78/2,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.72

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