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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.31, 4,507.34 and 2,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.31, 4,507.34 and 2,128.46 is: 3,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.31 : 4,507.34 = 2,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.31/4,507.34 = 2,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.31x = 4,507.34 × 2,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.31x = 9,593,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,659.72/3,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.12

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