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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.24, 4,151.22 and 1,749.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.24, 4,151.22 and 1,749.09 is: 2,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.24 : 4,151.22 = 1,749.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.24/4,151.22 = 1,749.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.24x = 4,151.22 × 1,749.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.24x = 7,260,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,866.40/3,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.66

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