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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.64, 4,151.18 and 2,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.64, 4,151.18 and 2,014.58 is: 2,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.64 : 4,151.18 = 2,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.64/4,151.18 = 2,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.64x = 4,151.18 × 2,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.64x = 8,362,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,884.20/3,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.55

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