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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.52, 4,503.36 and 2,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.52, 4,503.36 and 2,083.76 is: 3,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.52 : 4,503.36 = 2,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.52/4,503.36 = 2,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.52x = 4,503.36 × 2,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.52x = 9,383,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,383,921.43/3,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.15

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