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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.25, 3,013.68 and 709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.25, 3,013.68 and 709.71 is: 1,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.25 : 3,013.68 = 709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.25/3,013.68 = 709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.25x = 3,013.68 × 709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.25x = 2,138,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,838.83/2,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.03

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