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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.52, 4,152.12 and 1,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.52, 4,152.12 and 1,829.76 is: 2,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.52 : 4,152.12 = 1,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.52/4,152.12 = 1,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.52x = 4,152.12 × 1,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.52x = 7,597,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,383.09/3,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.29

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