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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.20, 3,010.62 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.20, 3,010.62 and 853.20 is: 1,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.20 : 3,010.62 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.20/3,010.62 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.20x = 3,010.62 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.20x = 2,568,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,660.98/2,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.09

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