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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.48, 4,150.74 and 2,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.48, 4,150.74 and 2,169.32 is: 2,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.48 : 4,150.74 = 2,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.48/4,150.74 = 2,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.48x = 4,150.74 × 2,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.48x = 9,004,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,270.68/3,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.96

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