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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.24, 4,504.92 and 2,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.24, 4,504.92 and 2,011.06 is: 3,018.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.24 : 4,504.92 = 2,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.24/4,504.92 = 2,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.24x = 4,504.92 × 2,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.24x = 9,059,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,664.42/3,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.64

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