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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.41, 4,502.91 and 2,031.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.41, 4,502.91 and 2,031.57 is: 3,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.41 : 4,502.91 = 2,031.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.41/4,502.91 = 2,031.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.41x = 4,502.91 × 2,031.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.41x = 9,147,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,976.87/3,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.81

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