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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.85, 4,509.52 and 1,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.85, 4,509.52 and 1,448.44 is: 2,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.85 : 4,509.52 = 1,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.85/4,509.52 = 1,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.85x = 4,509.52 × 1,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.85x = 6,531,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,769.15/3,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.85

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