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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.40, 4,509.74 and 1,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.40, 4,509.74 and 1,363.88 is: 2,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.40 : 4,509.74 = 1,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.40/4,509.74 = 1,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.40x = 4,509.74 × 1,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.40x = 6,150,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,744.19/3,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.20

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