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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.52, 4,512.97 and 1,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.52, 4,512.97 and 1,159.65 is: 1,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.52 : 4,512.97 = 1,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.52/4,512.97 = 1,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.52x = 4,512.97 × 1,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.52x = 5,233,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,465.66/3,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.55

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