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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.44, 3,011.37 and 966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.44, 3,011.37 and 966.37 is: 1,448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.44 : 3,011.37 = 966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.44/3,011.37 = 966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.44x = 3,011.37 × 966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.44x = 2,910,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,097.63/2,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.93

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