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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.36, 4,513.62 and 2,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.36, 4,513.62 and 2,043.56 is: 3,066.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.36 : 4,513.62 = 2,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.36/4,513.62 = 2,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.36x = 4,513.62 × 2,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.36x = 9,223,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,853.29/3,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.07

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