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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.37, 4,511.12 and 1,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.37, 4,511.12 and 1,425.71 is: 2,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.37 : 4,511.12 = 1,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.37/4,511.12 = 1,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.37x = 4,511.12 × 1,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.37x = 6,431,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,563.74/3,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.60

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