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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.08, 4,140.54 and 2,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.08, 4,140.54 and 2,631.96 is: 3,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.08 : 4,140.54 = 2,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.08/4,140.54 = 2,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.08x = 4,140.54 × 2,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.08x = 10,897,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,897,735.66/3,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.03

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