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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.71, 3,012.09 and 912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.71, 3,012.09 and 912.33 is: 1,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.71 : 3,012.09 = 912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.71/3,012.09 = 912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.71x = 3,012.09 × 912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.71x = 2,748,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,020.07/2,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.05

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