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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.33, 4,511.06 and 1,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.33, 4,511.06 and 1,759.28 is: 2,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.33 : 4,511.06 = 1,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.33/4,511.06 = 1,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.33x = 4,511.06 × 1,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.33x = 7,936,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,199.48/3,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.08

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