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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.90, 4,510.14 and 2,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.90, 4,510.14 and 2,389.78 is: 3,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.90 : 4,510.14 = 2,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.90/4,510.14 = 2,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.90x = 4,510.14 × 2,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.90x = 10,778,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778,242.37/3,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.31

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