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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.51, 4,512.41 and 928.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.51, 4,512.41 and 928.34 is: 1,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.51 : 4,512.41 = 928.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.51/4,512.41 = 928.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.51x = 4,512.41 × 928.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.51x = 4,189,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,023.50/3,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.39

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