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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.56, 3,167.91 and 2,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.56, 3,167.91 and 2,008.53 is: 2,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.56 : 3,167.91 = 2,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.56/3,167.91 = 2,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.56x = 3,167.91 × 2,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.56x = 6,362,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,842.27/2,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.38

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