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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.41, 3,009.44 and 1,458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.41, 3,009.44 and 1,458.02 is: 2,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.41 : 3,009.44 = 1,458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.41/3,009.44 = 1,458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.41x = 3,009.44 × 1,458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.41x = 4,387,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,801.37/2,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.71

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