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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.53, 3,011.07 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.53, 3,011.07 and 897.12 is: 1,344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.53 : 3,011.07 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.53/3,011.07 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.53x = 3,011.07 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.53x = 2,701,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,291.12/2,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.91

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