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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.58, 4,152.65 and 1,830.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.58, 4,152.65 and 1,830.03 is: 2,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.58 : 4,152.65 = 1,830.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.58/4,152.65 = 1,830.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.58x = 4,152.65 × 1,830.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.58x = 7,599,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,464.93/3,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.93

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