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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.47, 4,158.63 and 2,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.47, 4,158.63 and 2,266.71 is: 3,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.47 : 4,158.63 = 2,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.47/4,158.63 = 2,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.47x = 4,158.63 × 2,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.47x = 9,426,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,408.21/3,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.13

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