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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.30, 4,152.13 and 1,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.30, 4,152.13 and 1,958.54 is: 2,703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.30 : 4,152.13 = 1,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.30/4,152.13 = 1,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.30x = 4,152.13 × 1,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.30x = 8,132,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,087.03/3,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.22

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