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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.91, 4,141.17 and 2,007.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.91, 4,141.17 and 2,007.45 is: 2,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.91 : 4,141.17 = 2,007.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.91/4,141.17 = 2,007.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.91x = 4,141.17 × 2,007.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.91x = 8,313,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313,191.72/3,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.31

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