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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.08, 3,011.14 and 837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.08, 3,011.14 and 837.74 is: 1,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.08 : 3,011.14 = 837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.08/3,011.14 = 837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.08x = 3,011.14 × 837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.08x = 2,522,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,535.27/2,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.19

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