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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.34, 4,512.36 and 1,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.34, 4,512.36 and 1,759.62 is: 2,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.34 : 4,512.36 = 1,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.34/4,512.36 = 1,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.34x = 4,512.36 × 1,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.34x = 7,940,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,052.53/3,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.35

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