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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.24, 3,012.53 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.24, 3,012.53 and 527.46 is: 791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.24 : 3,012.53 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.24/3,012.53 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.24x = 3,012.53 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.24x = 1,588,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,992.08/2,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.23

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