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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.79, 4,148.33 and 1,944.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.79, 4,148.33 and 1,944.77 is: 2,681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.79 : 4,148.33 = 1,944.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.79/4,148.33 = 1,944.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.79x = 4,148.33 × 1,944.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.79x = 8,067,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,517.27/3,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.32

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