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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.73, 4,513.70 and 2,427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.73, 4,513.70 and 2,427.01 is: 3,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.73 : 4,513.70 = 2,427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.73/4,513.70 = 2,427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.73x = 4,513.70 × 2,427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.73x = 10,954,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,954,789.82/3,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.37

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