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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.53, 4,153.14 and 2,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.53, 4,153.14 and 2,452.14 is: 3,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.53 : 4,153.14 = 2,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.53/4,153.14 = 2,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.53x = 4,153.14 × 2,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.53x = 10,184,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,184,080.72/3,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.58

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