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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.63, 4,141.43 and 2,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.63, 4,141.43 and 2,009.54 is: 2,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.63 : 4,141.43 = 2,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.63/4,141.43 = 2,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.63x = 4,141.43 × 2,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.63x = 8,322,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,377.08/3,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.85

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