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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.41, 3,743.96 and 2,039.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.41, 3,743.96 and 2,039.91 is: 3,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.41 : 3,743.96 = 2,039.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.41/3,743.96 = 2,039.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.41x = 3,743.96 × 2,039.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.41x = 7,637,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,341.44/2,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.91

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