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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.37, 4,485.38 and 2,682.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.37, 4,485.38 and 2,682.99 is: 3,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.37 : 4,485.38 = 2,682.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.37/4,485.38 = 2,682.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.37x = 4,485.38 × 2,682.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.37x = 12,034,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,216.27/3,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.59

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