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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.13, 4,244.31 and 2,008.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.13, 4,244.31 and 2,008.47 is: 3,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.13 : 4,244.31 = 2,008.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.13/4,244.31 = 2,008.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.13x = 4,244.31 × 2,008.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.13x = 8,524,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,569.31/2,834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.83

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