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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.73, 4,137.42 and 2,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.73, 4,137.42 and 2,006.64 is: 2,765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.73 : 4,137.42 = 2,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.73/4,137.42 = 2,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.73x = 4,137.42 × 2,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.73x = 8,302,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,312.47/3,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.85

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