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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.66, 4,512.87 and 1,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.66, 4,512.87 and 1,364.04 is: 2,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.66 : 4,512.87 = 1,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.66/4,512.87 = 1,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.66x = 4,512.87 × 1,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.66x = 6,155,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155,735.19/3,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.01

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