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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.60, 4,511.70 and 2,681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.60, 4,511.70 and 2,681.55 is: 4,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.60 : 4,511.70 = 2,681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.60/4,511.70 = 2,681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.60x = 4,511.70 × 2,681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.60x = 12,098,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,349.14/3,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.92

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