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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.20, 3,006.63 and 1,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.20, 3,006.63 and 1,275.96 is: 1,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.20 : 3,006.63 = 1,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.20/3,006.63 = 1,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.20x = 3,006.63 × 1,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.20x = 3,836,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,339.61/2,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.34

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