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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.01, 4,149.06 and 1,748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.01, 4,149.06 and 1,748.07 is: 2,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.01 : 4,149.06 = 1,748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.01/4,149.06 = 1,748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.01x = 4,149.06 × 1,748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.01x = 7,252,847.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,847.31/3,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.98

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