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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.58, 4,504.53 and 2,078.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.58, 4,504.53 and 2,078.93 is: 3,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.58 : 4,504.53 = 2,078.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.58/4,504.53 = 2,078.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.58x = 4,504.53 × 2,078.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.58x = 9,364,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364,602.55/3,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.67

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