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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.08, 3,012.96 and 1,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.08, 3,012.96 and 1,082.54 is: 1,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.08 : 3,012.96 = 1,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.08/3,012.96 = 1,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.08x = 3,012.96 × 1,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.08x = 3,261,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,649.72/2,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.26

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