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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012, 4,512.48 and 2,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012, 4,512.48 and 2,190.08 is: 3,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012 : 4,512.48 = 2,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012/4,512.48 = 2,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012x = 4,512.48 × 2,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012x = 9,882,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,692.20/3,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.11

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