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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.68, 4,527.94 and 2,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.68, 4,527.94 and 2,496 is: 3,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.68 : 4,527.94 = 2,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.68/4,527.94 = 2,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.68x = 4,527.94 × 2,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.68x = 11,301,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,301,738.24/3,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.39

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