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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.23, 4,512.98 and 1,776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.23, 4,512.98 and 1,776.56 is: 2,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.23 : 4,512.98 = 1,776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.23/4,512.98 = 1,776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.23x = 4,512.98 × 1,776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.23x = 8,017,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017,561.63/3,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.21

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