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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.04, 4,150.40 and 1,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.04, 4,150.40 and 1,748.36 is: 2,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.04 : 4,150.40 = 1,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.04/4,150.40 = 1,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.04x = 4,150.40 × 1,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.04x = 7,256,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,363.85/3,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.32

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