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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.28, 4,536.49 and 2,651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.28, 4,536.49 and 2,651.02 is: 3,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.28 : 4,536.49 = 2,651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.28/4,536.49 = 2,651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.28x = 4,536.49 × 2,651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.28x = 12,026,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026,325.72/3,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.43

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