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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.13, 4,510.69 and 2,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.13, 4,510.69 and 2,601.16 is: 3,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.13 : 4,510.69 = 2,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.13/4,510.69 = 2,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.13x = 4,510.69 × 2,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.13x = 11,733,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,733,033.99/3,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.74

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