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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.08, 4,503.78 and 2,078.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.08, 4,503.78 and 2,078.43 is: 3,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.08 : 4,503.78 = 2,078.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.08/4,503.78 = 2,078.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.08x = 4,503.78 × 2,078.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.08x = 9,360,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360,791.47/3,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.92

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