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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.76, 4,153.47 and 2,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.76, 4,153.47 and 2,212.08 is: 3,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.76 : 4,153.47 = 2,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.76/4,153.47 = 2,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.76x = 4,153.47 × 2,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.76x = 9,187,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,807.92/3,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.69

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