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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.40, 3,124.20 and 2,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.40, 3,124.20 and 2,008.62 is: 2,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.40 : 3,124.20 = 2,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.40/3,124.20 = 2,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.40x = 3,124.20 × 2,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.40x = 6,275,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,330.60/2,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.67

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