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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.00, 4,504.65 and 1,838.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.00, 4,504.65 and 1,838.50 is: 2,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.00 : 4,504.65 = 1,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.00/4,504.65 = 1,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.00x = 4,504.65 × 1,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.00x = 8,281,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,780.87/3,008.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.25

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