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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.12, 2,787.50 and 2,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.12, 2,787.50 and 2,008.20 is: 2,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.12 : 2,787.50 = 2,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.12/2,787.50 = 2,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.12x = 2,787.50 × 2,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.12x = 5,597,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,857.50/2,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.33

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