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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.08, 4,510.69 and 1,759.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.08, 4,510.69 and 1,759.03 is: 2,637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.08 : 4,510.69 = 1,759.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.08/4,510.69 = 1,759.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.08x = 4,510.69 × 1,759.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.08x = 7,934,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,412.08/3,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.70

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