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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.92, 3,016.08 and 1,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.92, 3,016.08 and 1,132.02 is: 1,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.92 : 3,016.08 = 1,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.92/3,016.08 = 1,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.92x = 3,016.08 × 1,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.92x = 3,414,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,262.88/2,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.55

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