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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.33, 3,253.96 and 2,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.33, 3,253.96 and 2,008.55 is: 2,765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.33 : 3,253.96 = 2,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.33/3,253.96 = 2,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.33x = 3,253.96 × 2,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.33x = 6,535,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,741.36/2,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.48

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