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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.91, 4,492.63 and 2,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.91, 4,492.63 and 2,682.05 is: 4,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.91 : 4,492.63 = 2,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.91/4,492.63 = 2,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.91x = 4,492.63 × 2,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.91x = 12,049,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049,439.18/3,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.93

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