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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.92, 3,012 and 692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.92, 3,012 and 692.34 is: 1,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.92 : 3,012 = 692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.92/3,012 = 692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.92x = 3,012 × 692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.92x = 2,085,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,328.08/2,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.03

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