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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.66, 4,514.58 and 2,192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.66, 4,514.58 and 2,192.76 is: 3,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.66 : 4,514.58 = 2,192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.66/4,514.58 = 2,192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.66x = 4,514.58 × 2,192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.66x = 9,899,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,390.44/3,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.93

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