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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.88, 3,013.48 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.88, 3,013.48 and 710.48 is: 1,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.88 : 3,013.48 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.88/3,013.48 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.88x = 3,013.48 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.88x = 2,141,017.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,017.27/2,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.78

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