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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.52, 4,150.44 and 2,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.52, 4,150.44 and 2,308.68 is: 3,184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.52 : 4,150.44 = 2,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.52/4,150.44 = 2,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.52x = 4,150.44 × 2,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.52x = 9,582,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,037.82/3,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.97

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