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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.38, 4,400.70 and 2,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.38, 4,400.70 and 2,008.62 is: 3,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.38 : 4,400.70 = 2,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.38/4,400.70 = 2,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.38x = 4,400.70 × 2,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.38x = 8,839,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839,334.03/2,935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.31

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