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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.78, 3,012.77 and 692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.78, 3,012.77 and 692.47 is: 1,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.78 : 3,012.77 = 692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.78/3,012.77 = 692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.78x = 3,012.77 × 692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.78x = 2,086,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,247.04/2,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.57

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