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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.01, 4,150.80 and 1,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.01, 4,150.80 and 1,748.82 is: 2,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.01 : 4,150.80 = 1,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.01/4,150.80 = 1,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.01x = 4,150.80 × 1,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.01x = 7,259,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,002.06/3,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.22

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