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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.17, 3,012.26 and 1,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.17, 3,012.26 and 1,084.16 is: 1,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.17 : 3,012.26 = 1,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.17/3,012.26 = 1,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.17x = 3,012.26 × 1,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.17x = 3,265,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,765.44/2,008.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.24

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