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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.62, 4,512.33 and 1,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.62, 4,512.33 and 1,897.54 is: 2,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.62 : 4,512.33 = 1,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.62/4,512.33 = 1,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.62x = 4,512.33 × 1,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.62x = 8,562,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,326.67/3,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.93

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