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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.55, 4,507.20 and 1,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.55, 4,507.20 and 1,691.94 is: 2,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.55 : 4,507.20 = 1,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.55/4,507.20 = 1,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.55x = 4,507.20 × 1,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.55x = 7,625,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,911.97/3,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.59

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