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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.68, 4,524.93 and 2,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.68, 4,524.93 and 2,493.99 is: 3,748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.68 : 4,524.93 = 2,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.68/4,524.93 = 2,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.68x = 4,524.93 × 2,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.68x = 11,285,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285,130.17/3,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.37

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