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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.89, 4,140 and 2,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.89, 4,140 and 2,006.40 is: 2,767.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.89 : 4,140 = 2,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.89/4,140 = 2,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.89x = 4,140 × 2,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.89x = 8,306,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306,496/3,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.09

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