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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.76, 4,510.98 and 1,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.76, 4,510.98 and 1,602.24 is: 2,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.76 : 4,510.98 = 1,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.76/4,510.98 = 1,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.76x = 4,510.98 × 1,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.76x = 7,227,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,672.60/3,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.21

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