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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.30, 4,509.95 and 1,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.30, 4,509.95 and 1,913.94 is: 2,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.30 : 4,509.95 = 1,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.30/4,509.95 = 1,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.30x = 4,509.95 × 1,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.30x = 8,631,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,764.13/3,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.51

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