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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.53, 4,498.29 and 2,658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.53, 4,498.29 and 2,658.18 is: 3,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.53 : 4,498.29 = 2,658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.53/4,498.29 = 2,658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.53x = 4,498.29 × 2,658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.53x = 11,957,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,957,264.51/3,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.18

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