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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.97, 3,008.68 and 1,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.97, 3,008.68 and 1,083.22 is: 1,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.97 : 3,008.68 = 1,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.97/3,008.68 = 1,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.97x = 3,008.68 × 1,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.97x = 3,259,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,052.12/2,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.44

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