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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.73, 4,144.19 and 2,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.73, 4,144.19 and 2,009.69 is: 2,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.73 : 4,144.19 = 2,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.73/4,144.19 = 2,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.73x = 4,144.19 × 2,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.73x = 8,328,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,521.50/3,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.81

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