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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.34, 3,011.43 and 912.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.34, 3,011.43 and 912.11 is: 1,367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.34 : 3,011.43 = 912.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.34/3,011.43 = 912.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.34x = 3,011.43 × 912.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.34x = 2,746,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,755.42/2,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.67

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