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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.50, 4,153.54 and 2,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.50, 4,153.54 and 2,301.58 is: 3,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.50 : 4,153.54 = 2,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.50/4,153.54 = 2,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.50x = 4,153.54 × 2,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.50x = 9,559,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559,704.59/3,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.40

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