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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.39, 4,512.02 and 1,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.39, 4,512.02 and 1,160.37 is: 1,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.39 : 4,512.02 = 1,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.39/4,512.02 = 1,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.39x = 4,512.02 × 1,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.39x = 5,235,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,606.85/3,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.34

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