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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.92, 4,515.54 and 2,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.92, 4,515.54 and 2,143.84 is: 3,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.92 : 4,515.54 = 2,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.92/4,515.54 = 2,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.92x = 4,515.54 × 2,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.92x = 9,680,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,595.27/3,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.30

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