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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.23, 4,494.15 and 2,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.23, 4,494.15 and 2,075.51 is: 3,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.23 : 4,494.15 = 2,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.23/4,494.15 = 2,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.23x = 4,494.15 × 2,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.23x = 9,327,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327,653.27/3,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.94

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