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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.41, 4,138.37 and 2,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.41, 4,138.37 and 2,007.32 is: 2,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.41 : 4,138.37 = 2,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.41/4,138.37 = 2,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.41x = 4,138.37 × 2,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.41x = 8,307,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,032.87/3,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.79

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