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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.06, 3,013.00 and 1,187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.06, 3,013.00 and 1,187.93 is: 1,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.06 : 3,013.00 = 1,187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.06/3,013.00 = 1,187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.06x = 3,013.00 × 1,187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.06x = 3,579,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,227.15/2,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.43

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