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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.32, 3,015.28 and 1,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.32, 3,015.28 and 1,035.12 is: 1,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.32 : 3,015.28 = 1,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.32/3,015.28 = 1,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.32x = 3,015.28 × 1,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.32x = 3,121,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,176.63/2,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.12

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