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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.39, 3,376.36 and 2,008.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.39, 3,376.36 and 2,008.99 is: 3,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.39 : 3,376.36 = 2,008.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.39/3,376.36 = 2,008.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.39x = 3,376.36 × 2,008.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.39x = 6,783,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783,051.57/2,257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.83

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