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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.11, 3,669.63 and 2,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.11, 3,669.63 and 2,008.23 is: 3,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.11 : 3,669.63 = 2,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.11/3,669.63 = 2,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.11x = 3,669.63 × 2,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.11x = 7,369,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,461.05/2,452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.36

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