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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.53, 4,149.57 and 2,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.53, 4,149.57 and 2,012.08 is: 2,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.53 : 4,149.57 = 2,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.53/4,149.57 = 2,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.53x = 4,149.57 × 2,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.53x = 8,349,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,266.81/3,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.20

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