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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.62, 4,510.77 and 2,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.62, 4,510.77 and 2,131.50 is: 3,191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.62 : 4,510.77 = 2,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.62/4,510.77 = 2,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.62x = 4,510.77 × 2,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.62x = 9,614,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,683.70/3,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.47

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