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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.16, 4,512.56 and 1,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.16, 4,512.56 and 1,468 is: 2,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.16 : 4,512.56 = 1,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.16/4,512.56 = 1,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.16x = 4,512.56 × 1,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.16x = 6,624,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,624,438.08/3,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.16

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