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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.39, 4,511.43 and 1,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.39, 4,511.43 and 1,447.40 is: 2,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.39 : 4,511.43 = 1,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.39/4,511.43 = 1,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.39x = 4,511.43 × 1,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.39x = 6,529,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,855.06/3,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.55

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