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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.76, 4,513.14 and 2,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.76, 4,513.14 and 2,486.12 is: 3,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.76 : 4,513.14 = 2,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.76/4,513.14 = 2,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.76x = 4,513.14 × 2,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.76x = 11,220,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220,185.05/3,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.62

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