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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.33, 4,160.84 and 2,486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.33, 4,160.84 and 2,486.45 is: 3,435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.33 : 4,160.84 = 2,486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.33/4,160.84 = 2,486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.33x = 4,160.84 × 2,486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.33x = 10,345,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,687.38/3,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.59

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