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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.08, 4,651.52 and 2,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.08, 4,651.52 and 2,007.14 is: 3,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.08 : 4,651.52 = 2,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.08/4,651.52 = 2,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.08x = 4,651.52 × 2,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.08x = 9,336,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336,218.56/3,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.79

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