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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.82, 4,152.24 and 1,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.82, 4,152.24 and 1,750.08 is: 2,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.82 : 4,152.24 = 1,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.82/4,152.24 = 1,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.82x = 4,152.24 × 1,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.82x = 7,266,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,752.18/3,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.15

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