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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.60, 3,051.36 and 2,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.60, 3,051.36 and 2,033.64 is: 2,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.60 : 3,051.36 = 2,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.60/3,051.36 = 2,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.60x = 3,051.36 × 2,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.60x = 6,205,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,367.75/2,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.64

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