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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.92, 3,001.73 and 2,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.92, 3,001.73 and 2,008.08 is: 2,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.92 : 3,001.73 = 2,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.92/3,001.73 = 2,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.92x = 3,001.73 × 2,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.92x = 6,027,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,703.94/2,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.73

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