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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.76, 3,014.36 and 913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.76, 3,014.36 and 913.64 is: 1,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.76 : 3,014.36 = 913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.76/3,014.36 = 913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.76x = 3,014.36 × 913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.76x = 2,754,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,039.87/2,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.01

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