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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.36, 4,154.13 and 2,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.36, 4,154.13 and 2,348.97 is: 3,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.36 : 4,154.13 = 2,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.36/4,154.13 = 2,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.36x = 4,154.13 × 2,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.36x = 9,757,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,919.98/3,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.30

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