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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.40, 4,509.52 and 2,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.40, 4,509.52 and 2,034.60 is: 3,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.40 : 4,509.52 = 2,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.40/4,509.52 = 2,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.40x = 4,509.52 × 2,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.40x = 9,175,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,069.39/3,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.82

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