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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.97, 4,513.38 and 1,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.97, 4,513.38 and 1,364.32 is: 2,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.97 : 4,513.38 = 1,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.97/4,513.38 = 1,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.97x = 4,513.38 × 1,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.97x = 6,157,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157,694.60/3,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.45

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