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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.84, 4,513.98 and 1,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.84, 4,513.98 and 1,524.36 is: 2,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.84 : 4,513.98 = 1,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.84/4,513.98 = 1,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.84x = 4,513.98 × 1,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.84x = 6,880,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,930.55/3,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.90

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