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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.80, 3,014.82 and 1,085.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.80, 3,014.82 and 1,085.00 is: 1,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.80 : 3,014.82 = 1,085.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.80/3,014.82 = 1,085.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.80x = 3,014.82 × 1,085.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.80x = 3,271,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,064.63/2,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.37

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