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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.75, 3,014.75 and 1,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.75, 3,014.75 and 1,035.13 is: 1,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.75 : 3,014.75 = 1,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.75/3,014.75 = 1,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.75x = 3,014.75 × 1,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.75x = 3,120,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,658.17/2,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.53

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