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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,740.91, 5,612.98 and 2,007.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,740.91, 5,612.98 and 2,007.51 is: 3,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,740.91 : 5,612.98 = 2,007.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,740.91/5,612.98 = 2,007.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,740.91x = 5,612.98 × 2,007.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,740.91x = 11,268,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268,113.48/3,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.13

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