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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.37, 4,400.67 and 2,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.37, 4,400.67 and 2,008.64 is: 3,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.37 : 4,400.67 = 2,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.37/4,400.67 = 2,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.37x = 4,400.67 × 2,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.37x = 8,839,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839,361.79/2,935.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.33

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