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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.75, 3,013.23 and 692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.75, 3,013.23 and 692.50 is: 1,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.75 : 3,013.23 = 692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.75/3,013.23 = 692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.75x = 3,013.23 × 692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.75x = 2,086,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,661.78/2,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.79

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