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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.04, 2,778.02 and 1,508.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.04, 2,778.02 and 1,508.00 is: 2,081.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.04 : 2,778.02 = 1,508.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.04/2,778.02 = 1,508.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.04x = 2,778.02 × 1,508.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.04x = 4,189,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,243.97/2,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.06

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