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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.86, 4,512.87 and 2,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.86, 4,512.87 and 2,043.06 is: 3,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.86 : 4,512.87 = 2,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.86/4,512.87 = 2,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.86x = 4,512.87 × 2,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.86x = 9,220,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220,064.18/3,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.32

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