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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.39, 4,151.31 and 1,889.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.39, 4,151.31 and 1,889.51 is: 2,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.39 : 4,151.31 = 1,889.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.39/4,151.31 = 1,889.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.39x = 4,151.31 × 1,889.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.39x = 7,843,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,941.76/3,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.36

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