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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.34, 4,509.78 and 1,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.34, 4,509.78 and 1,363.99 is: 2,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.34 : 4,509.78 = 1,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.34/4,509.78 = 1,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.34x = 4,509.78 × 1,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.34x = 6,151,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,286.89/3,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.74

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