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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.33, 4,514.01 and 1,975.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.33, 4,514.01 and 1,975.87 is: 2,963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.33 : 4,514.01 = 1,975.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.33/4,514.01 = 1,975.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.33x = 4,514.01 × 1,975.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.33x = 8,919,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919,085.65/3,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.81

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