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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.95, 4,151.66 and 1,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.95, 4,151.66 and 1,874.44 is: 2,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.95 : 4,151.66 = 1,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.95/4,151.66 = 1,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.95x = 4,151.66 × 1,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.95x = 7,782,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,033.39/3,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.30

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