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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.08, 4,511.25 and 1,616.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.08, 4,511.25 and 1,616.42 is: 2,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.08 : 4,511.25 = 1,616.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.08/4,511.25 = 1,616.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.08x = 4,511.25 × 1,616.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.08x = 7,292,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,074.73/3,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.01

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