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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.29, 3,080.98 and 2,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.29, 3,080.98 and 2,008.81 is: 2,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.29 : 3,080.98 = 2,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.29/3,080.98 = 2,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.29x = 3,080.98 × 2,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.29x = 6,189,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,103.43/2,065.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.72

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