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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.20, 3,011.10 and 1,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.20, 3,011.10 and 1,036.20 is: 1,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.20 : 3,011.10 = 1,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.20/3,011.10 = 1,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.20x = 3,011.10 × 1,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.20x = 3,120,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,101.82/2,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.68

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