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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.13, 3,011.99 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.13, 3,011.99 and 912.20 is: 1,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.13 : 3,011.99 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.13/3,011.99 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.13x = 3,011.99 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.13x = 2,747,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,517.66/2,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.20

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