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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.88, 4,513.86 and 2,579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.88, 4,513.86 and 2,579.04 is: 3,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.88 : 4,513.86 = 2,579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.88/4,513.86 = 2,579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.88x = 4,513.86 × 2,579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.88x = 11,641,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,641,425.49/3,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.02

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