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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.49, 4,151.70 and 1,749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.49, 4,151.70 and 1,749.81 is: 2,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.49 : 4,151.70 = 1,749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.49/4,151.70 = 1,749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.49x = 4,151.70 × 1,749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.49x = 7,264,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,686.18/3,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.73

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