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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.12, 4,535.46 and 3,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.12, 4,535.46 and 3,007.08 is: 4,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.12 : 4,535.46 = 3,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.12/4,535.46 = 3,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.12x = 4,535.46 × 3,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.12x = 13,638,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,638,491.06/3,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.38

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