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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.89, 4,151.45 and 1,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.89, 4,151.45 and 1,829.12 is: 2,523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.89 : 4,151.45 = 1,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.89/4,151.45 = 1,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.89x = 4,151.45 × 1,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.89x = 7,593,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,506.03/3,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.69

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