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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.61, 4,150.58 and 1,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.61, 4,150.58 and 1,749.24 is: 2,413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.61 : 4,150.58 = 1,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.61/4,150.58 = 1,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.61x = 4,150.58 × 1,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.61x = 7,260,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,351.81/3,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.19

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