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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.43, 4,493.91 and 2,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.43, 4,493.91 and 2,012.88 is: 3,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.43 : 4,493.91 = 2,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.43/4,493.91 = 2,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.43x = 4,493.91 × 2,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.43x = 9,045,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,671.06/3,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.79

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