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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.26, 4,508.46 and 2,082.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.26, 4,508.46 and 2,082.34 is: 3,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.26 : 4,508.46 = 2,082.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.26/4,508.46 = 2,082.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.26x = 4,508.46 × 2,082.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.26x = 9,388,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,146.60/3,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.79

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