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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.78, 4,513.14 and 2,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.78, 4,513.14 and 2,282.81 is: 3,424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.78 : 4,513.14 = 2,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.78/4,513.14 = 2,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.78x = 4,513.14 × 2,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.78x = 10,302,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,302,641.12/3,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.19

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