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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.63, 4,150.50 and 1,828.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.63, 4,150.50 and 1,828.91 is: 2,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.63 : 4,150.50 = 1,828.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.63/4,150.50 = 1,828.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.63x = 4,150.50 × 1,828.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.63x = 7,590,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,890.96/3,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.04

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