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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.54, 3,007.92 and 1,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.54, 3,007.92 and 1,228.90 is: 1,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.54 : 3,007.92 = 1,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.54/3,007.92 = 1,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.54x = 3,007.92 × 1,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.54x = 3,696,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,432.89/2,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.36

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