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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.67, 3,072.39 and 1,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.67, 3,072.39 and 1,007.53 is: 1,512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.67 : 3,072.39 = 1,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.67/3,072.39 = 1,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.67x = 3,072.39 × 1,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.67x = 3,095,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,525.10/2,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.47

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