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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.54, 4,514.43 and 2,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.54, 4,514.43 and 2,277.94 is: 3,418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.54 : 4,514.43 = 2,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.54/4,514.43 = 2,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.54x = 4,514.43 × 2,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.54x = 10,283,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,600.67/3,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.14

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