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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.18, 3,013.83 and 1,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.18, 3,013.83 and 1,314.66 is: 1,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.18 : 3,013.83 = 1,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.18/3,013.83 = 1,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.18x = 3,013.83 × 1,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.18x = 3,962,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,161.75/2,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.01

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