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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.35, 3,011.13 and 1,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.35, 3,011.13 and 1,033.74 is: 1,549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.35 : 3,011.13 = 1,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.35/3,011.13 = 1,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.35x = 3,011.13 × 1,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.35x = 3,112,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,725.53/2,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.89

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