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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.51, 4,885.92 and 2,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.51, 4,885.92 and 2,007.32 is: 2,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.51 : 4,885.92 = 2,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.51/4,885.92 = 2,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.51x = 4,885.92 × 2,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.51x = 9,807,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807,580.50/3,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.10

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