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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.20, 3,043.44 and 2,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.20, 3,043.44 and 2,008.80 is: 2,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.20 : 3,043.44 = 2,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.20/3,043.44 = 2,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.20x = 3,043.44 × 2,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.20x = 6,113,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,662.27/2,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.13

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