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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.53, 3,010.74 and 709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.53, 3,010.74 and 709.11 is: 1,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.53 : 3,010.74 = 709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.53/3,010.74 = 709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.53x = 3,010.74 × 709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.53x = 2,134,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,945.84/2,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.94

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