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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.93, 4,526.81 and 2,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.93, 4,526.81 and 2,495.24 is: 3,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.93 : 4,526.81 = 2,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.93/4,526.81 = 2,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.93x = 4,526.81 × 2,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.93x = 11,295,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,295,464.91/3,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.24

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