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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.62, 3,014.19 and 898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.62, 3,014.19 and 898.04 is: 1,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.62 : 3,014.19 = 898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.62/3,014.19 = 898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.62x = 3,014.19 × 898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.62x = 2,706,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,851.24/2,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.62

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