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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.84, 3,013.88 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.84, 3,013.88 and 710.44 is: 1,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.84 : 3,013.88 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.84/3,013.88 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.84x = 3,013.88 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.84x = 2,141,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,180.91/2,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.88

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