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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.67, 4,557.69 and 2,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.67, 4,557.69 and 2,001.38 is: 2,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.67 : 4,557.69 = 2,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.67/4,557.69 = 2,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.67x = 4,557.69 × 2,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.67x = 9,121,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,121,681.01/3,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.89

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