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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.03, 3,012.24 and 1,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.03, 3,012.24 and 1,033.73 is: 1,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.03 : 3,012.24 = 1,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.03/3,012.24 = 1,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.03x = 3,012.24 × 1,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.03x = 3,113,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,842.86/2,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.70

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