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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.83, 3,014.19 and 839.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.83, 3,014.19 and 839.67 is: 1,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.83 : 3,014.19 = 839.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.83/3,014.19 = 839.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.83x = 3,014.19 × 839.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.83x = 2,530,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,924.92/2,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.90

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