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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.86, 4,514.78 and 2,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.86, 4,514.78 and 2,032.82 is: 3,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.86 : 4,514.78 = 2,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.86/4,514.78 = 2,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.86x = 4,514.78 × 2,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.86x = 9,177,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,735.08/3,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.24

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