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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.58, 4,151.68 and 1,749.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.58, 4,151.68 and 1,749.57 is: 2,414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.58 : 4,151.68 = 1,749.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.58/4,151.68 = 1,749.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.58x = 4,151.68 × 1,749.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.58x = 7,263,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,654.78/3,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.31

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