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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.05, 3,010.58 and 953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.05, 3,010.58 and 953.34 is: 1,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.05 : 3,010.58 = 953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.05/3,010.58 = 953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.05x = 3,010.58 × 953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.05x = 2,870,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,091.28/2,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.30

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