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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.62, 4,511.43 and 1,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.62, 4,511.43 and 1,341.31 is: 2,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.62 : 4,511.43 = 1,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.62/4,511.43 = 1,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.62x = 4,511.43 × 1,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.62x = 6,051,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,219.47/3,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.97

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