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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.48, 4,151.61 and 1,749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.48, 4,151.61 and 1,749.92 is: 2,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.48 : 4,151.61 = 1,749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.48/4,151.61 = 1,749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.48x = 4,151.61 × 1,749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.48x = 7,264,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,964.61/3,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.83

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