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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.70, 4,512.90 and 1,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.70, 4,512.90 and 1,363.40 is: 2,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.70 : 4,512.90 = 1,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.70/4,512.90 = 1,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.70x = 4,512.90 × 1,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.70x = 6,152,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,887.86/3,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.71

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