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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.77, 4,511.99 and 1,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.77, 4,511.99 and 1,034.03 is: 1,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.77 : 4,511.99 = 1,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.77/4,511.99 = 1,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.77x = 4,511.99 × 1,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.77x = 4,665,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,513.04/3,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.64

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