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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.69, 4,150.33 and 1,749.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.69, 4,150.33 and 1,749.61 is: 2,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.69 : 4,150.33 = 1,749.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.69/4,150.33 = 1,749.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.69x = 4,150.33 × 1,749.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.69x = 7,261,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,429.37/3,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.49

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