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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.88, 4,512.51 and 1,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.88, 4,512.51 and 1,364.90 is: 2,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.88 : 4,512.51 = 1,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.88/4,512.51 = 1,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.88x = 4,512.51 × 1,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.88x = 6,159,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,124.90/3,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.66

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