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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.09, 4,510.48 and 927.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.09, 4,510.48 and 927.51 is: 1,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.09 : 4,510.48 = 927.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.09/4,510.48 = 927.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.09x = 4,510.48 × 927.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.09x = 4,183,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,510.67/3,008.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.76

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