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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.03, 3,009.99 and 708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.03, 3,009.99 and 708.61 is: 1,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.03 : 3,009.99 = 708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.03/3,009.99 = 708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.03x = 3,009.99 × 708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.03x = 2,132,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,909.01/2,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.19

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