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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.80, 3,013.20 and 912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.80, 3,013.20 and 912.40 is: 1,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.80 : 3,013.20 = 912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.80/3,013.20 = 912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.80x = 3,013.20 × 912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.80x = 2,749,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,243.68/2,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.60

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