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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.23, 3,011.50 and 709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.23, 3,011.50 and 709.80 is: 1,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.23 : 3,011.50 = 709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.23/3,011.50 = 709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.23x = 3,011.50 × 709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.23x = 2,137,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,562.70/2,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.40

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