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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.13, 4,513.11 and 1,447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.13, 4,513.11 and 1,447.69 is: 2,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.13 : 4,513.11 = 1,447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.13/4,513.11 = 1,447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.13x = 4,513.11 × 1,447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.13x = 6,533,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,584.22/3,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.98

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