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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.08, 3,461.58 and 1,445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.08, 3,461.58 and 1,445.66 is: 1,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.08 : 3,461.58 = 1,445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.08/3,461.58 = 1,445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.08x = 3,461.58 × 1,445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.08x = 5,004,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,249.61/2,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.25

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