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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.51, 4,508.65 and 1,692.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.51, 4,508.65 and 1,692.89 is: 2,537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.51 : 4,508.65 = 1,692.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.51/4,508.65 = 1,692.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.51x = 4,508.65 × 1,692.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.51x = 7,632,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,617.49/3,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.01

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