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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.70, 4,151.34 and 2,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.70, 4,151.34 and 2,540.28 is: 3,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.70 : 4,151.34 = 2,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.70/4,151.34 = 2,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.70x = 4,151.34 × 2,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.70x = 10,545,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,545,565.98/3,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.53

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