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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.28, 4,579.56 and 2,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.28, 4,579.56 and 2,008.32 is: 3,014.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.28 : 4,579.56 = 2,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.28/4,579.56 = 2,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.28x = 4,579.56 × 2,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.28x = 9,197,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,221.94/3,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.22

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