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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.13, 4,516.70 and 1,452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.13, 4,516.70 and 1,452.43 is: 2,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.13 : 4,516.70 = 1,452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.13/4,516.70 = 1,452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.13x = 4,516.70 × 1,452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.13x = 6,560,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,190.58/3,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.65

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