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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.52, 4,503.60 and 2,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.52, 4,503.60 and 2,696.28 is: 4,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.52 : 4,503.60 = 2,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.52/4,503.60 = 2,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.52x = 4,503.60 × 2,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.52x = 12,142,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142,966.61/3,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.19

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