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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.50, 4,141.24 and 2,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.50, 4,141.24 and 2,009.42 is: 2,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.50 : 4,141.24 = 2,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.50/4,141.24 = 2,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.50x = 4,141.24 × 2,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.50x = 8,321,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,490.48/3,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.68

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