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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.88, 4,150.98 and 2,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.88, 4,150.98 and 2,001.78 is: 2,761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.88 : 4,150.98 = 2,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.88/4,150.98 = 2,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.88x = 4,150.98 × 2,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.88x = 8,309,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,348.74/3,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.61

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