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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.16, 4,490.24 and 2,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.16, 4,490.24 and 2,791.34 is: 4,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.16 : 4,490.24 = 2,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.16/4,490.24 = 2,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.16x = 4,490.24 × 2,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.16x = 12,533,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533,786.52/3,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.60

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