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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.27, 4,150.75 and 1,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.27, 4,150.75 and 1,748.60 is: 2,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.27 : 4,150.75 = 1,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.27/4,150.75 = 1,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.27x = 4,150.75 × 1,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.27x = 7,258,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,001.45/3,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.68

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