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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.57, 4,659.93 and 1,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.57, 4,659.93 and 1,352.50 is: 2,028.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.57 : 4,659.93 = 1,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.57/4,659.93 = 1,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.57x = 4,659.93 × 1,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.57x = 6,302,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,543.68/3,107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.13

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