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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.62, 4,144.18 and 2,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.62, 4,144.18 and 2,011.54 is: 2,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.62 : 4,144.18 = 2,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.62/4,144.18 = 2,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.62x = 4,144.18 × 2,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.62x = 8,336,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,336,183.84/3,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.61

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