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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.38, 3,711.03 and 2,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.38, 3,711.03 and 2,012 is: 3,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.38 : 3,711.03 = 2,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.38/3,711.03 = 2,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.38x = 3,711.03 × 2,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.38x = 7,466,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,592.36/2,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.34

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