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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.06, 4,518.27 and 1,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.06, 4,518.27 and 1,711.02 is: 2,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.06 : 4,518.27 = 1,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.06/4,518.27 = 1,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.06x = 4,518.27 × 1,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.06x = 7,730,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,850.34/3,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.63

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