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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.46, 3,012.08 and 602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.46, 3,012.08 and 602.97 is: 904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.46 : 3,012.08 = 602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.46/3,012.08 = 602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.46x = 3,012.08 × 602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.46x = 1,816,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,190.86/2,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.27

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