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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.16, 4,512.08 and 2,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.16, 4,512.08 and 2,088.52 is: 3,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.16 : 4,512.08 = 2,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.16/4,512.08 = 2,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.16x = 4,512.08 × 2,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.16x = 9,423,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,569.32/3,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.55

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