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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.13, 3,006.61 and 1,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.13, 3,006.61 and 1,638.25 is: 2,454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.13 : 3,006.61 = 1,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.13/3,006.61 = 1,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.13x = 3,006.61 × 1,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.13x = 4,925,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,578.83/2,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.04

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