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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008, 4,152.17 and 2,264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008, 4,152.17 and 2,264.11 is: 3,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008 : 4,152.17 = 2,264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008/4,152.17 = 2,264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008x = 4,152.17 × 2,264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008x = 9,400,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,969.62/3,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.32

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