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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.42, 4,502.94 and 2,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.42, 4,502.94 and 2,674.60 is: 4,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.42 : 4,502.94 = 2,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.42/4,502.94 = 2,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.42x = 4,502.94 × 2,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.42x = 12,043,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043,563.32/3,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.62

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