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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.08, 4,151.96 and 1,829.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.08, 4,151.96 and 1,829.53 is: 2,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.08 : 4,151.96 = 1,829.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.08/4,151.96 = 1,829.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.08x = 4,151.96 × 1,829.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.08x = 7,596,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,135.38/3,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.24

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