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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.95, 4,514.03 and 1,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.95, 4,514.03 and 1,367.18 is: 2,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.95 : 4,514.03 = 1,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.95/4,514.03 = 1,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.95x = 4,514.03 × 1,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.95x = 6,171,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,484.18/3,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.04

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