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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.31, 4,150.67 and 2,064.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.31, 4,150.67 and 2,064.39 is: 2,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.31 : 4,150.67 = 2,064.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.31/4,150.67 = 2,064.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.31x = 4,150.67 × 2,064.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.31x = 8,568,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,591.32/3,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.31

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