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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.68, 3,012.24 and 692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.68, 3,012.24 and 692.19 is: 1,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.68 : 3,012.24 = 692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.68/3,012.24 = 692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.68x = 3,012.24 × 692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.68x = 2,085,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,042.41/2,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.02

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