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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.52, 4,515.78 and 1,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.52, 4,515.78 and 1,624.51 is: 2,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.52 : 4,515.78 = 1,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.52/4,515.78 = 1,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.52x = 4,515.78 × 1,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.52x = 7,335,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,916.89/3,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.76

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