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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.22, 3,012.52 and 758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.22, 3,012.52 and 758.50 is: 1,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.22 : 3,012.52 = 758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.22/3,012.52 = 758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.22x = 3,012.52 × 758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.22x = 2,284,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,996.42/2,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.82

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