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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.73, 4,511.97 and 1,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.73, 4,511.97 and 1,033.80 is: 1,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.73 : 4,511.97 = 1,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.73/4,511.97 = 1,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.73x = 4,511.97 × 1,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.73x = 4,664,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,446.86/3,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.31

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