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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.20, 4,053.70 and 2,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.20, 4,053.70 and 2,008.61 is: 3,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.20 : 4,053.70 = 2,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.20/4,053.70 = 2,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.20x = 4,053.70 × 2,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.20x = 8,142,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,272.05/2,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.86

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