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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.38, 4,511.24 and 1,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.38, 4,511.24 and 1,364.86 is: 2,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.38 : 4,511.24 = 1,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.38/4,511.24 = 1,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.38x = 4,511.24 × 1,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.38x = 6,157,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157,211.03/3,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.69

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