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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.22, 3,010.91 and 1,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.22, 3,010.91 and 1,033.79 is: 1,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.22 : 3,010.91 = 1,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.22/3,010.91 = 1,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.22x = 3,010.91 × 1,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.22x = 3,112,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,628.43/2,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.95

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