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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.96, 4,514.36 and 1,365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.96, 4,514.36 and 1,365.07 is: 2,048.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.96 : 4,514.36 = 1,365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.96/4,514.36 = 1,365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.96x = 4,514.36 × 1,365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.96x = 6,162,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,417.41/3,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.02

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