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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.01, 4,458.87 and 2,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.01, 4,458.87 and 2,107.50 is: 3,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.01 : 4,458.87 = 2,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.01/4,458.87 = 2,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.01x = 4,458.87 × 2,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.01x = 9,397,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,068.53/2,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.67

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