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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.96, 3,014.65 and 1,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.96, 3,014.65 and 1,035.74 is: 1,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.96 : 3,014.65 = 1,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.96/3,014.65 = 1,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.96x = 3,014.65 × 1,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.96x = 3,122,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,393.59/2,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.23

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