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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.55, 4,511.64 and 1,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.55, 4,511.64 and 1,252.38 is: 1,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.55 : 4,511.64 = 1,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.55/4,511.64 = 1,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.55x = 4,511.64 × 1,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.55x = 5,650,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,287.70/3,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.08

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