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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.68, 4,152.24 and 1,749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.68, 4,152.24 and 1,749.66 is: 2,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.68 : 4,152.24 = 1,749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.68/4,152.24 = 1,749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.68x = 4,152.24 × 1,749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.68x = 7,264,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,999.42/3,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.68

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