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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.48, 4,511.13 and 1,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.48, 4,511.13 and 1,362.82 is: 2,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.48 : 4,511.13 = 1,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.48/4,511.13 = 1,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.48x = 4,511.13 × 1,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.48x = 6,147,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,858.19/3,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.19

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