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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.51, 4,146.78 and 2,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.51, 4,146.78 and 2,013.42 is: 2,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.51 : 4,146.78 = 2,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.51/4,146.78 = 2,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.51x = 4,146.78 × 2,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.51x = 8,349,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,199.72/3,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.20

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