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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.08, 4,514.50 and 2,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.08, 4,514.50 and 2,682.32 is: 4,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.08 : 4,514.50 = 2,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.08/4,514.50 = 2,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.08x = 4,514.50 × 2,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.08x = 12,109,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,314.42/3,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.25

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