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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.54, 4,768.63 and 2,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.54, 4,768.63 and 2,007.97 is: 3,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.54 : 4,768.63 = 2,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.54/4,768.63 = 2,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.54x = 4,768.63 × 2,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.54x = 9,575,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,575,249.04/3,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.52

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