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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.65, 4,510.68 and 1,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.65, 4,510.68 and 1,822.44 is: 2,732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.65 : 4,510.68 = 1,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.65/4,510.68 = 1,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.65x = 4,510.68 × 1,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.65x = 8,220,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,443.66/3,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.27

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