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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.42, 4,152.45 and 1,888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.42, 4,152.45 and 1,888.58 is: 2,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.42 : 4,152.45 = 1,888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.42/4,152.45 = 1,888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.42x = 4,152.45 × 1,888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.42x = 7,842,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,234.02/3,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.76

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