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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.43, 4,151.93 and 1,749.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.43, 4,151.93 and 1,749.89 is: 2,415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.43 : 4,151.93 = 1,749.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.43/4,151.93 = 1,749.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.43x = 4,151.93 × 1,749.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.43x = 7,265,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,422.42/3,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.02

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