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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.70, 2,805.70 and 2,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.70, 2,805.70 and 2,008.70 is: 2,805.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.70 : 2,805.70 = 2,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.70/2,805.70 = 2,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.70x = 2,805.70 × 2,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.70x = 5,635,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,809.59/2,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.70

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