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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.97, 4,520.45 and 1,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.97, 4,520.45 and 1,775.96 is: 2,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.97 : 4,520.45 = 1,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.97/4,520.45 = 1,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.97x = 4,520.45 × 1,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.97x = 8,028,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,028,129.50/3,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.95

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