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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.36, 3,012.63 and 882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.36, 3,012.63 and 882.55 is: 1,323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.36 : 3,012.63 = 882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.36/3,012.63 = 882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.36x = 3,012.63 × 882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.36x = 2,658,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,796.61/2,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.86

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