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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.80, 3,012.93 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.80, 3,012.93 and 711.18 is: 1,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.80 : 3,012.93 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.80/3,012.93 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.80x = 3,012.93 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.80x = 2,142,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,735.56/2,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.67

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