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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.94, 2,772.31 and 1,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.94, 2,772.31 and 1,170.13 is: 1,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.94 : 2,772.31 = 1,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.94/2,772.31 = 1,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.94x = 2,772.31 × 1,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.94x = 3,243,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,963.10/2,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.76

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