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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.53, 3,012.80 and 1,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.53, 3,012.80 and 1,034.91 is: 1,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.53 : 3,012.80 = 1,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.53/3,012.80 = 1,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.53x = 3,012.80 × 1,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.53x = 3,117,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,971.67/2,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.37

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