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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.53, 4,511.66 and 1,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.53, 4,511.66 and 1,033.59 is: 1,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.53 : 4,511.66 = 1,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.53/4,511.66 = 1,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.53x = 4,511.66 × 1,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.53x = 4,663,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,201.49/3,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.00

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